England light years ahead of lamentable Pakistan

Who needs Ben Stokes? Actually, it is hard to think of any side that would need him against this Pakistan team.After just five days of cricket, and despite their own limitations with the bat, England are on the cusp of a series victory at Lord’s with a 261-run lead and power to add thanks to the prowess of a seam attac

Live England lead three-match series 1-0 after innings-and-103-run victory at Headingley last week; build-up to Lord's Test dominated by Brydon Carse's nightclub incident in Derby; Carse withdrawn from England squad; watch second Test live on Sky Sports Cricket and contract-free with NOW Friday 28 August 2026 18:52, UK