England's Bethell receives contract upgrade after impressive test debut
England batter Jacob Bethell has been awarded a central contract upgrade, signing a two-year extension until September 2026, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Wednesday.
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Bethell named in England squad as Smith misses New Zealand test series
England have included all-rounder Jacob Bethell in their test squad for the first time, with wicketkeeper-batsman Jamie Smith missing the New Zealand series starting in November on paternity leave, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Tuesday.
Pakistan Reporter Confuses Ben Stokes With Broken English. England Star's Reaction Viral
England captain Ben Stokes was left scratching his head after a Pakistani journalist struggled to frame a question around the visitors' 823-run total from the first Test in Multan. The incident happened on the eve of the third and decisive Test in Rawalpindi. The journalist made a hilarious attempt to frame a question in English, leaving Stokes completely bemused. He wanted to ask Stokes whether or not England can replicate their 823-run total from the 1st Test in the series decider at Rawalpindi.
England Pick Rehan Ahmed As Third Spinner For Deciding Pakistan Test
England on Tuesday picked Rehan Ahmed as a third slow bowler for the series-deciding final Test against Pakistan on a dry Rawalpindi pitch which is expected to take spin. The 20-year-old leg-spinner will form a three-pronged spin attack when the match begins Thursday alongside left-armer Jack Leach and off-break bowler Shoaib Bashir. The three-match series is level at 1-1 after England won the first Test by an innings and 47 runs in Multan. Pakistan used the same pitch for the second match which they won by 152 runs, with their spinners taking all 20 wickets.
Ahmed recalled as England pick spin-heavy team for third test against Pakistan
England have included three spinners in their team for their third and final test match against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, with Rehan Ahmed being recalled, the England and Wales cricket board (ECB) said on Tuesday.
Cricket–England stutter in victory pursuit, Pakistan in charge
MULTAN, Pakistan :Pakistan set England a tricky victory target of 297 and then reduced the touring side to 36 for two on an eventful third day of the second test to stay on course for a series-levelling victory on Thursday.
Cricket–England chip away but Pakistan's lead swells in second test
MULTAN, Pakistan :Pakistan lost two wickets in the post-lunch session but stretched their overall lead to 209 on day three of the spin-dominated second test against England on Thursday.
Cricket–Pakistan take handy lead over England but slump to 43-3 in second innings
MULTAN, Pakistan : Pakistan grabbed a handy lead of 75 runs against England before slumping to 43 for three in their second innings on day three of the second test in Multan on Thursday.