England v Pakistan first Test: Three talking points

England v Pakistan first Test: Three talking points

Below AFP Sport looks at three talking points that emerged from what was just England's third win in their last 11 Tests. Cox looks the part Any assessment of England's form at Headingley has to take account of arguably one of the weakest Pakistan teams in decades. But the manner in which Jordan Cox made a maiden Test fifty while batting in what has often been a problem position of number three for England was an encouraging sign for Root's men…

Darren Gough shocked by Shaheen Afridi’s absence as Pakistan suffer heavy defeat in England

Former England fast bowler Darren Gough expressed surprise after learning that Pakistan had left Shaheen Shah Afridi out of their Test squad for the series against England. Speaking during talkSPORT’s coverage of the first Test at Headingley, Gough questioned Pakistan’s decision to leave out the left-arm pacer, particularly given the conditions in England and the […] The post Darren Gough shocked by Shaheen Afridi’s absence as Pakistan suffer he…

England win Leeds Test to take 1-0 lead

Leeds (GNP): England secured a dominant innings-and-103-run victory over Pakistan on day three of the opening Test at Headingley, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match ICC World Test Championship series. The second Test gets underway Thursday, August 27, at Lord’s. Chasing to avoid an innings defeat, Pakistan were bowled out for just 135 in 37.3 overs, unable to close the 238-run gap left by England’s first-innings total. England had resumed thei…

England vs Pakistan First Test: 3 Talking Points

England began Joe Root's second spell as full-time Test captain with a totally dominant innings and 103-run win over Pakistan at his Yorkshire home ground of Headingley on Friday. Three talking points

Pakistan Test Team Called Weakest Squad In 50 Years - THE DESTINATION

Pakistan Test cricket is facing harsh criticism from British media, who have labelled the current squad touring England as the weakest side to visit the country in five decades. The comments follow a disappointing show in the Leeds Test. The Daily Telegraph did not hold back. It said no Pakistani player had truly impressed in […] The post Pakistan Test Team Called Weakest Squad In 50 Years appeared first on THE DESTINATION.