Stokes did his best to empower his deputy Ollie Pope but his presence in the dressing-room ensured constant comparison.

It remains to be seen whether Pakistan’s team selection, which before play had raised more eyebrows than hopes, was inspired ...

Pakistan host England in the second Test at Multan Cricket Stadium – follow text & score updates plus radio commentary.

Captain Ben Stokes is fit to play in the second Test against Pakistan in Multan, coming in alongside pace bowler Matthew ...

An under-performing Babar Azam was rested for the remainder of the Test series at home against England after the loss in the ...

Only England’s second Test win by an innings in Asia, and first since 1976 ...

Babar Azam's recent form in Tests has been under scrutiny, having gone 18 innings without a half-century. In the first Test ...

Army leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s about-face on joining talks dampens hopes they will lead to end of 16-month war.