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England vs Pakistan, first Test, day three LIVE! Latest cricket score, updates, highlights and analysis as Joe Root returns as captain at Headingley

England playing Pakistan in three-Test series, with game at Headingley followed by matches at Lords (August 27-31) and Edgbaston (September 9-13) - all live on Sky Sports; Joe Root back for second sti

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The Cricket Briefing: England thrive under Joe Root’s captaincy, but what now for Pakistan?

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Root thrilled as England’s all-seam attack crushes Pakistan at Headingley

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England vs Pakistan: Nasser Hussain praises 'maturity' in Joe Root's return as captain after dominant three-day win at Headingley

Nasser Hussain praised Joe Root's 'maturity' in his return to captaincy after a barnstorming England win against Pakistan at Headingley

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Root’s second term begins with confident win over Pakistan

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England thrash Pakistan inside three days as Joe Root's second era as captain starts with innings win at Headingley

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Root calls the perfect shots, but captaincy comeback won't always be this easy

For what it's worth, Root's record in charge is now back into the black, 27 wins to 26 defeats across 66 matches, after reverting to unwelcome parity when he stood in for Ben Stokes for the second Tes...

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'Plug him in as attack leader' - England-Pakistan player ratings

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Joe Root breaks Steve Smith's all-time Test record in first Test against Pakistan in Headingley

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What's the point in playing Test cricket?: Pakistan's identity crisis laid bare after crushing defeat to England

Pakistan's crushing defeat to England sparks fierce criticism, with their lack of fight, fading pace-bowling identity and deep Test decline under scrutiny.

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Headingley horror! Pakistan create unwanted Test record in crushing England defeat

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Salman Agha says 'England outplayed us' after Pakistan fall to heavy Test defeat

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Updated WTC Points Table: Pakistan Hit Rock Bottom After Crushing Loss Against England

Pakistan slumped to an innings and 103-run loss against England in the first Test match at Headingley on Friday.

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England rout Pakistan to go one up in test series

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1st Time In 149 Years: Pakistan Suffer Historic Low During Loss Against England

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England vs Pakistan: Build-up to third day of first Test at Headingley

Harry Brook, who is back to number one in the Test batting rankings, led the way for the hosts with a blistering 91

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Root brings 'calming influence' to England’s Test setup as captain, says Trescothick

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England vs Pakistan, 1st Test Day 3: Robinson Leads Charge As Three Lions Win By An Innings And 103 Runs

Harry Brook offers England a glimpse of maturity as Joe Root’s right-hand man

Brook has faced criticism despite rising to No 1 in the ICC Test batting rankings, but impressed as Leeds as England won convincingly

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England vs. Pakistan: How to Watch 1st Test Cricket Live From Anywhere

A new era for the hosts gets underway at Headingley with the first Test of a three-match series.

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'Act like a leader': Basit Ali slams injured Babar Azam for missing 1st Test vs England, urges captain to be brave

Basit Ali slammed Babar Azam for missing the 1st Test vs England with a finger injury, urging the Pakistan captain to play through the pain.

Cricket-Root disappointed over Headingley missing out on Ashes test

England captain Joe Root expresses disappointment over Headingley not staging an Ashes test in 2024 amid the team's strong performance at the ground.

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England Vs India Series A Reminder That Test Match Cricket Can’t Die

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 04: Mohammed Siraj of India greets the crowd after being announced as the player of the match on day five of the 5th Rothesay Test Match at The Kia Oval on August 04, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images ...

England trolled: Iceland Cricket takes hilarious dig at English cricket team after Bangladesh's historic win in Australia

After Bangladesh defeated Australia at home in the first Test at Darwin, Iceland Cricket's X handle, famous for their witty remarks, was quick to take a dig at the English.

‘Exciting’: Hussey grilled by Fox Cricket colleagues on England gig as he reveals ‘what’s happened’

Michael Hussey has admitted a role as England’s batting coach “would be exciting”, as he weighs up an offer from incoming coach Stephen Fleming. The former Australian great has been linked to the role in recent weeks, with Fleming’s arrival coming amid a shake-up of the England Test team’s off-field set-up.