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New Root era begins with huge win over Pakistan
New Root era begins with huge win over Pakistan
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:04:45 GMT

England begin Joe Root’s second stint as captain with a crushing defeat of a poor Pakistan inside three days at Headingley.

Root enjoys winning return as captain as England humble poor Pakistan
Root enjoys winning return as captain as England humble poor Pakistan
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:19:47 GMT

In his first match since returning as England captain, Joe Root guides his England side to a huge win as they bowl Pakistan out for 135 on day three of the opening Test, securing victory by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley to take 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

'Plug him in as attack leader' - England-Pakistan player ratings
'Plug him in as attack leader' - England-Pakistan player ratings
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:59:05 GMT

Who should be plugged in as attack leader? Which England batter's dismissal is a problem? Player ratings from the hosts' victory over Pakistan.

Archer takes final wicket as England secure huge win at Headingley
Archer takes final wicket as England secure huge win at Headingley
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:12:20 GMT

Jofra Archer takes the final wicket as England bowl Pakistan out for 135 to secure a huge win in the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley, winning by an innings and 103 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Three wickets in six balls - Tricky Tongue troubles Pakistan
Three wickets in six balls - Tricky Tongue troubles Pakistan
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:54:24 GMT

Josh Tongue takes three wickets in six balls as Pakistan fall from 68-3 to 76-6 in their second innings of the first Test, as England close in on an innings victory at Headingley.

Ex-England bowler Cross to retire at end of summer
Ex-England bowler Cross to retire at end of summer
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:15:33 GMT

Former England bowler Kate Cross, praised for her "incredible contribution" to the women's game, to retire from cricket at the end of the summer.

Test Match Special Podcast
Test Match Special Podcast
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:08:00 GMT

Reaction from Headingley as England’s bowlers dismantle Pakistan on day three.

Ex-Pakistan captain Imran Khan back in jail after hospital examination
Ex-Pakistan captain Imran Khan back in jail after hospital examination
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:46:09 GMT

It comes as the court had earlier this week ordered that he had to be taken for a hospital examination.

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3 Warwickshire 8 111
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5 Sussex 8 105
6 Essex 8 105
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8 Yorkshire 8 89
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3 Northamptonshire 8 115
4 Middlesex 8 99
5 Derbyshire 8 99
6 Worcestershire 8 95
7 Lancashire 8 81
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