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"When You Go To India, Sri Lanka...": England Coach Brendon McCullum Points Out Missed Trick After Pakistan Loss

Brendon McCullum, England's head coach, accepted his team's “missed opportunity” after Pakistan sealed a 2-1 series victory with decisive spin-friendly tactics in Multan and Rawalpindi. McCullum remained magnanimous but acknowledged that his side, despite a historic 800-plus first-innings total in the opener, faltered as Pakistan overhauled their lineup and capitalized on turn-heavy pitches. Following a ruthless innings win on Multan's flat deck, Pakistan, with a refreshed selection panel, introduced spinning surfaces that saw Sajid Khan and Noman Ali share 39 out of 40 English wickets.

First Time In 92 Years: Yashasvi Jaiswal Makes Never-Done-Before India Test Record

Yashasvi Jaiswal was the only batter to cross 50 as India slumped to a second successive home defeat against New Zealand and theriir first home series defeat since 2012. Despite India losing by 113 runs, Jaiswal had provided India the perfect platform to chase down a daunting target of 360. He slammed 77 runs in just 65 balls, lacing his innings with nine boundaries and three sixes. During the innings, he became the first-ever Indian to notch up a special record.

ICC Hall of Famer Alastair Cook Expresses Admiration For England's 'Bazball' Of Cricket

Former England opener and recent International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Famer Alastair Cook expressed his admiration for the Three Lions' highly-attacking and positive 'Bazball' brand of cricket under Test captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, saying that he has not seen a team pushing as many boundaries as the current England side. Cook travelled to the UAE for the announcement of his induction into the ICC Hall of Fame, where he and his family also watched the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Final between New Zealand and South Africa, which the former won.

Jordan Cox Set For England Test Debut During New Zealand Tour

Jordan Cox is poised to make his Test debut as England's wicketkeeper during their upcoming tour of New Zealand. This opportunity arises as Jamie Smith is set to miss part of the series due to paternity leave. Cox, who will turn 24 on Monday as per ESPNcricinfo, has been England's reserve batter for the last five Tests and now has the chance to make his mark in December. Smith and his partner are expecting their first child in mid-December, coinciding with either the second or third Test against New Zealand.

Olly Stone To Return Home For Wedding, Unlikely To Play Second Test Against Pakistan

Olly Stone is set to return home from England's tour of Pakistan on Wednesday for his wedding this weekend, making it unlikely he will be available for the second Test in Multan. Stone took seven wickets in two Tests against Sri Lanka at the end of the English summer, marking his first appearances in the format in three years. Brydon Carse was chosen as England's high-pace option for the first Test in Multan, allowing Stone to depart earlier than initially planned.

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"When You Go To India, Sri Lanka...": England Coach Brendon McCullum Points Out Missed Trick After Pakistan Loss

First Time In 92 Years: Yashasvi Jaiswal Makes Never-Done-Before India Test Record

ICC Hall of Famer Alastair Cook Expresses Admiration For England's 'Bazball' Of Cricket

Jordan Cox Set For England Test Debut During New Zealand Tour

Olly Stone To Return Home For Wedding, Unlikely To Play Second Test Against Pakistan

Broad backs England's aggressive test style for Pakistan tour

Malan backs McCullum to revive England's white-ball fortunes

England test captain Stokes open to white-ball return under McCullum