Zak Crawley’s double-century lifts England and floors Pakistan

Jos Buttler added 152 to all but guarantee England a series win over Pakistan

Zak Crawley’s maiden Test century puts England in early control of third Test

Jos Buttler shares in unbroken 205-run partnership as Pakistan punished

Crawley and Sibley make hay as sun finally shines on drawn second Test

Second Test ends in draw after five rain-affected days

Rain washes out most of fourth day in second test at the Rose Bowl

England and Pakistan were on the field for less than an hour in Southampton

Root confirms Anderson will start second Test

Bowler unimpressive in Manchester but given immediate chance to make amends

England face up to sterner test as Pakistan enter the bubble

Home side will have advantage of competitive series against West Indies under their belts

West Indies collapse to trail England by 219 runs ahead of final day

Visitors were all out for 287 on the fourth day of the second test in Old Trafford

Sibley and Stokes steady the England ship after Archer goes overboard

Unbeaten 118-run partnership gives home side advantage over West Indies on day one

Joe Root returns to England batting order at the expense of Joe Denly

Captain returns after birth of his child for second Test against West Indies at Old Trafford

Jermaine Blackwood holds his corner to get West Indies over the line

Batsman’s 95 secures four-wicket victory over England in the first Test

Holder shines with the ball as West Indies take control against England

Skipper takes six wickets as visitors adapt to English conditions with ease

England edge opening day slow burner under the Port Elizabeth sun

Late partnership between Ollie Pope and Ben Stokes helps visitors set good foundation

Sibley’s coming of age innings puts England in firm control

Opener finishes day unbeaten on 85 as visitors open up 264-run lead in Cape Town

Pope offers some hope as England batsmen flatter to deceive in Cape Town

Six batsmen scored 29 or more yet just one was capable of reaching a half-century

England’s injury curse strikes again as Rory Burns turns ankle playing football

Jofra Archer likely to miss out on second Test against South Africa in Cape Town

Joe Root ends poor run as century moves England to within striking distance

Rory Burns scores his second Test century in Hamilton as England close 106 runs behind

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