Cricket

Alastair Cook's decision has been vindicated

The local legend was involved in a bust-up with his former colleagues

Hosts defeat visitors in second Test by 330 runs runs at Old Trafford

We are not at a stage now where we need to come and improve, says Indian captain

All-round performance by Ashwin completed crushing victory on fourth day of first Test in Antigua

Former chief selector feels England should have tested Pakistan’s brittle top-order

Hosts currently have lead of 489 runs, with no side having made more in fourth innings to win a Test

Pakistan lead the four-match series 1-0

First Test of three-match series will begin from Thursday at Pallekele

Birthday boy represented national team in 78 Tests and 62 ODIs

Hosts still need 302 runs to avoid innings with nine wickets remaining in second innings

Grant Flower says a long stint in the field was no excuse for the tourists’ collapse

Hosts in commanding position as skipper Cook declares on 589-8 on day two

Chris Woakes took three for 18 in six overs before Shan Masood and Misbah-ul-Haq got through to close

Hosts showed improvement in their batting display in second Test

Hosts will resume their first innings from 31 for one, trailing visitors in their first innings by 535

England captain was glad to help his side seize control on Day one of second Test against Pakistan on Friday

England captain Alastair Cook won the toss on a good pitch and in sunny conditions ideal for batting

Skipper becomes first man from India to score a test double century overseas

The pair shared a smooth second-wicket partnership of 185 at Old Trafford to frustrate Pakistan

Test captain puts visitors in control at 302 for four on day one against West Indies

After a historic win at Lord’s, Pakistan have to turn their focus on the second Test at Old Trafford that begins today

It was only a gesture for those we worked with, says Pakistan Test captain

Even pitch might play into Pakistan’s hands but what is expected to be a close tie can swing on several factors

Now fit-again fast bowler James Anderson and all-rounder Ben Stokes are set to make their Test return in Manchester

Some foreign players have already agreed to play the PSL final in the city, says Najam Sethi

Pakistan captain said beating England at ‘Home of Cricket’ in the first Test was ‘special’

Former India opener took to Twitter to mock 26-year-old's age as well as his skill with the bat

Both players were dropped on disciplinary grounds after the World T20

Last season, 36-year-old scored 401 runs in seven innings for Durban-based franchise

30-year-old was left on the ground writhing in pain for over a minute towards the end of his batting session in nets

30-year-old rescued his team on two occassions in first Test, but failed to receive praise for his efforts

Indian captain insists India has a fine pool of talent to call on in the Caribbean

"We didn't know it was coming. It was spontaneous"

England all-rounder Ben Stokes says England know how to counteract against Pakistan leggie

Wicketkeeper-batsman says hosts will have two more matches to strike back

Former Pakistan off-spinner will be assisting hosts till the end of second Test at Old Trafford

Visitors need at least 3-0 triumph in the series if they want to close gap on Australia at top of Test ranking

Left-handed opener follows up 90 against Sri Lanka A with 125 against England Lions

Off-spinner’s ban ended on July 17 and is expected to appear by end of England series

The South African was tournament director of 2007 and 2009 World T20 competitions, and 2013 Champions Trophy

31-year-old England all-rounder took to Twitter to warn the visitors

Left-arm spinner took 5-43 in Colombo as his side dominated the opening day of their practice match

Players to use the opportunity to prepare for day-night Tests against South Africa and Pakistan

David White calls for Test cricket to continue its pink-ball revolution by slashing the format

Bayliss says it’s possible England could field two spinners after leg-break bowler Adil Rashid was called into squad

Leg-spinner talks about his arduous journey from Swabi to Lord’s

What if Ajmal was not banned by Kumble or the ICC, would the leggie have ever played a Test?

Pakistan’s win was their fourth at Lord’s and first in 20 years

Sunday’s test finale against England spelt redemption in a way not even Hollywood could have scripted