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England sweep Pakistan as cricket's balance shifts

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3:00 PMBBC Sport Cricket

Today at the Test: Highlights from day four of third Test

Summary

Day four of the third Test between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston produced the latest key developments in the match. The highlights track the performances and turning points that shaped the closing stages.

The decisive question is now how day four changed the balance of the Test before

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Day four sets the terms for the result and reveals which side has control going into the final day.

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10:53 AMBBC Sport Cricket

Cox and Root guide England to clean sweep

Summary

Joe Root and Jordan Cox overcame an early scare to guide England to victory in the third Test. The result completed a clean sweep for England.

England's ability to recover after losing early wickets secured the series finale and underlined Root's

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The clean sweep gives England momentum and offers evidence that their batting can absorb setbacks.

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10:24 AMAl Jazeera

England survive Pakistan scare to seal 3-0 Test series sweep

Summary

England recovered from early trouble to beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test. The result completed a series whitewash.

England's response to the early scare secured both the match and a clean sweep. Pakistan

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The result gives England a decisive series statement and underlines Pakistan's failure to turn promising moments into victories.

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7:24 AMBBC Sport Cricket

'Celebrations cut short!' - no-ball saves Root after being bowled

Summary

Joe Root was bowled for 23 by Mohammed Ali, but the dismissal was overturned because the delivery was a no-ball. England were 35-2 while chasing 130 to win the third Test at Edgbaston.

The no-ball preserved England's most important remaining batter and denied Pakistan a potentially decisive breakthrough.

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Root's survival keeps England's chase structurally intact and makes Pakistan pay for a costly execution error.

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6:34 AMBBC Sport Cricket

'What a start!' - England lose Duckett and Gay in first over

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Mohammad Abbas removed Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay in the opening over of England's chase on day four. The double strike left England 2-2, needing 130 to win the final Test at Edgbaston.

England lost two openers before the chase had properly started, handing Pakistan immediate control of

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Pakistan's opening burst transformed a modest target into a high-risk chase and sharply reduced England's margin for error.

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10:52 AMBBC Sport Cricket

Hesson open to Pakistan Test job after England approach

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Mike Hesson says he is interested in taking Pakistan's Test coaching role permanently and reveals that England approached him earlier this year about its own job.

Pakistan now has a credible interim coach willing to stay, giving its leadership a potential

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Pakistan's next coaching decision could shape its Test rebuild and wider cricket structure.

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11:59 AMBBC Sport Cricket

England chasing the rainbow with more questions than answers

Summary

England's Test summer produced some encouraging performances but left unresolved questions about the team's consistency and direction. The assessment weighs the gains made since June against the challenges awaiting them in the next phase.

England improved in parts, but the summer did not establish a settled team or a

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England need to turn scattered improvement into a stable Test identity before the next major challenge.

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11:04 AMBBC Sport Cricket

England in better place than start of summer - Root

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Joe Root says England have finished the summer in a stronger position than where they began. He praised the team's response to a turbulent period and its ability to handle sustained disruption.

Root's assessment points to resilience as England's clearest gain, even if results and performances remained

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England have recovered some belief, but the next test is converting that resilience into consistent results.

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8:24 AMBBC Sport Cricket

Who has given selectors food for thought? England-Pakistan player ratings

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Player ratings assess England's performances in the Edgbaston win, including a mature batting display and several players who strengthened their case for selection.

The match has shifted England's selection debate from established roles toward the value of emerging

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England's depth is becoming a selection advantage, but it will also force difficult choices over continuity and form.

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1:59 PMESPN Cricket

Ismail, Connell, Campbelle hand TKR first defeat of season

Summary

Amazon Warriors defeated TKR after posting 119 for 8 and then triggering a collapse in TKR's top order. Shabnim Ismail took three wickets, while Connell and Campbelle helped complete TKR's first defeat of the season.

Ismail's opening burst changed the match by exposing TKR's top-order dependence in a modest chase.

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TKR's first loss shows that early pressure with the ball can unsettle their strongest route to victory.

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12:29 AMESPN Cricket

Mehidy four-for takes Amazon Warriors to eighth win; TKR finish last

Summary

Mehidy Hasan's four-wicket haul helped Guyana Amazon Warriors secure their eighth win of the season. Trinbago Knight Riders, the defending champions, ended the campaign at the bottom after suffering their seventh defeat.

The result confirms a sharp reversal in fortunes: Guyana have built a dominant regular season

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The defending champions' collapse reshapes the competition and underlines Guyana's status as the team to beat.

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1:18 PMAl Jazeera

India vs Sri Lanka: Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 final – schedule, teams, form

Summary

India will face defending champions Sri Lanka in Sunday’s Women’s T20 Asia Cup final in Dubai. India are seeking a record-extending eighth title.

The final sets India’s tournament dominance against Sri Lanka’s status as the reigning champion. A

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The match is a direct test of India’s long-term supremacy against Sri Lanka’s ability to retain its place at the top.

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12:01 PMESPN Cricket

It's spin vs spin as India and Sri Lanka battle for Asia Cup title

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India and Sri Lanka are closely matched in spin bowling ahead of the Asia Cup final. India enter as favourites because they have performed better as a complete team.

India's edge comes from greater balance rather than a clear advantage in their main tactical

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The final is likely to turn on whether Sri Lanka's spin can offset India's broader team strength.

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12:12 PMESPN Cricket

Tess Flintoff, Milly Illingworth lead Australia A's rout of India A

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Australia A defeated India A after Tess Flintoff and Milly Illingworth helped trigger a collapse in India's top order. Australia then chased a target of 118 with ease.

India A never recovered once its top order failed, turning a manageable contest into a

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The defeat exposes India's vulnerability against early movement and gives Australia A a decisive developmental win.

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8:00 PMBBC Sport Cricket

Namibia v South Africa - third ODI scorecard

Summary

The scorecard tracks the third one-day international between Namibia and South Africa in Windhoek, including the match situation and individual performances.

South Africa entered the match seeking a series clean sweep, while Namibia had the chance

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The match tests South Africa's depth and determines whether Namibia can avoid a series whitewash.

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3:58 PMESPN Cricket

Ottneil Baartman injury concern for South Africa

Summary

South African seamer Ottneil Baartman bowled only five overs and did not bat in the Dolphins' second innings during their four-day series defeat. His limited involvement has raised concerns over an injury.

Baartman's inability to complete a normal workload creates uncertainty over his fitness and availability for

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Any absence would reduce South Africa's pace-bowling depth and could alter selection plans.

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2:50 PMBBC Sport Cricket

Surrey edge past Somerset to make One-Day Cup semi

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Surrey beat Somerset by one wicket at The Oval to reach the One-Day Cup semi-finals. Durham and Lancashire also secured closing-round victories.

Surrey's narrow chase sends them through despite leaving almost no margin for error, while Somerset

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Surrey's survival keeps them in contention, while the One-Day Cup has moved into its decisive knockout phase.

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1:47 PMESPN Cricket

India face tough selection calls as Afghanistan play hosts in Delhi

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India face a difficult decision over their opening pair against Afghanistan, with Sanju Samson, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma competing for two places.

The selection problem reflects a surplus of viable options rather than a lack of form,

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India's handling of this selection squeeze will shape both immediate balance and the development path of its next generation.

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1:28 PMESPN Cricket

Surrey sneak through to Eliminator with one-wicket win

Summary

Surrey reached the Eliminator by beating Somerset by one wicket with three balls remaining. Somerset's centuries from Niamh Holland and Sophie Luff were not enough to prevent the defeat.

Surrey survived a high-pressure chase despite Somerset's two major batting contributions. Somerset's failure to defend

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The result sends Surrey into the knockout stage and shows how decisive late-innings execution can be.

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1:26 PMESPN Cricket

Hollie Armitage ton signs off Durham's campaign with a win

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Hollie Armitage scored a century to lead Durham to victory in their final match of the campaign. Bess Heath added a half-century, while Katie George's hundred for Warwickshire came in a losing cause.

Durham's stronger support around Armitage's innings separated the teams despite George producing the match's other

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Durham end the campaign with evidence of batting depth, while Warwickshire must address their dependence on individual performances.

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12:32 PMESPN Cricket

Kate Cross, Fi Morris bid farewell with Lancashire win

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Kate Cross and Fi Morris took five wickets between them as Lancashire defeated Yorkshire in the season-ending match. The victory marked the farewell of the retiring pair.

Cross and Morris shaped their final appearance with a decisive bowling contribution rather than a

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Lancashire must rebuild its attack after losing two proven performers who still influenced the result at the end.

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11:06 AMESPN Cricket

Razaullah's heroics delay Saim Ayub's CPL return by a day

Summary

Pakistan's Test campaign lasted long enough to delay Saim Ayub's planned return to the Caribbean Premier League by a day after his franchise had booked his flight from England.

The extended match created a direct conflict between Pakistan's international schedule and Ayub's franchise commitment.

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Cricket's crowded calendar is increasing the logistical and contractual pressure on players.

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10:09 AMBBC Sport Cricket

'We'll celebrate' - Root praises team for ignoring 'chaos' in series win

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Joe Root praised England's squad for maintaining focus through what he called a chaotic series after they beat Pakistan to complete a 3-0 win.

England's response to disruption became part of the competitive advantage, with Root crediting the squad's

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England have shown they can convert a turbulent environment into consistent results.

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1:07 AMESPN Cricket

Harleen Deol joins Barbados Tridents for remainder of WCPL

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Harleen Deol has joined the Barbados Tridents for the rest of the Women's Caribbean Premier League season. Her signing brings the number of Indian players in the competition to five.

The move expands India's footprint in the WCPL and gives Barbados another established international option

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Deol's addition strengthens Barbados and raises the profile of Indian talent in the WCPL.

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