Jamie Smith reaches his half-century, becoming England's fourth batter to score a 50 in the innings against Pakistan, helping them build a strong lead in day two of the third Test at Edgbaston.

England batter Dan Lawrence races to a half-century during the morning session in day two of the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston, as he chases his first Test hundred.

England batter Emilio Gay has done enough to lock in an opener's spot for their winter tour of South Africa, according to Sir Alastair Cook.

Protesters congregated at a Portsmouth hotel after false rumours that a coach of migrants had arrived.

Jordan Hermann strikes 150 to equal the record for the highest score in a one-day international debut as South Africa beat Namibia by 99 runs in Windhoek.

England again demolish the dismal Pakistan batting to move on course for a 3-0 clean sweep on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston.

The only thing gloomier than the leaden skies at lunch on day of the third Test at Edgbaston will be the mood in the Pakistan dressing room as things went from bad to worse.

Title-chasing Somerset bowl out Leicestershire for 157 before building a lead of 372 with seven wickets in hand on day two.