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Alastair Cook falls for 263 as England take lead by the end of day four
Alastair Cook falls for 263 as England finish day four of the first Test against Pakistan on 569-8, leading by 46 and with a draw all but certain on the final day.Oct 16, 13:44
Alastair Cook remains unbeaten as Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow depart before tea
Alastair Cook is 237 not out as England reach 468-5, 55 runs behind Pakistan, at tea on day four of the first Test in Abu Dhabi.Oct 16, 11:32
Alastair Cook hits double hundred for England against Pakistan
Alastair Cook hits a double hundred for England on day four of the first Test against Pakistan.Oct 16, 08:34
Alastair Cook remains defiant as late England wickets fall
Alastair Cook goes beyond 150, but England lose two late wickets as day three of the first Test against Pakistan comes to a close with the tourists on 290-3.Oct 15, 13:32
Centurion Alastair Cook leads stubborn England
Captain Alastair Cook scores a century as England slowly close in on Pakistan's first-innings score of 523-8 declared.Oct 15, 10:48
England lose Moeen Ali before lunch
Moeen Ali departs before lunch on day three, but captain Alastair Cook edges closer to a century as England set about closing the gap to Pakistan's hefty first-innings score.Oct 15, 08:23
England unbeaten at close on day two
Shoaib Malik leads Pakistan to 523-8 declared on day two of the first Test, while in reply England reached the close of play without the loss of a wicket.Oct 14, 14:19
Pakistan finish day one 286-4 after Shoaib Malik century against England
Shoaib Malik scores a century and Younis Khan makes history as Pakistan post 286-4 after day one of the first Test against England in Abu Dhabi.Oct 13, 13:42
Younis Khan makes Pakistan history
Younis Khan surpasses Javed Miandad's 22-year record to become Pakistan's leading run-scorer in Test cricket.Oct 13, 12:36
Michael Vaughan unsure over England preparation
Former England captain Michael Vaughan questions whether the current side are fully prepared for the challenges of facing Pakistan in the UAE.Oct 12, 17:55
Adil Rashid to make England Test debut
Alastair Cook reveals that spin-bowler Adil Rashid will make his England Test debut against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.Oct 12, 13:32
England's Steven Finn ruled out of first Test against Pakistan with foot injury
England fast bowler Steven Finn is ruled out of the team's first Test against Pakistan due to a stress injury in his left foot.Oct 12, 08:54
Trevor Bayliss hints at Moeen Ali promotion for first Test
England coach Trevor Bayliss hints that Moeen Ali is likely to open the batting against Pakistan in the first Test.Oct 9, 18:16
Mark Butcher: 'Alex Hales should open for England'
Ex-England batsman Mark Butcher believes that Alex Hales should open the batting in the Test series against Pakistan instead of Moeen Ali.Sep 30, 15:35
Alastair Cook: 'Moeen Ali could open against Pakistan'
Alastair Cook claims that Moeen Ali is a candidate to open the batting with him when England meet Pakistan in a three-Test series in the UAE.Sep 30, 04:58
Kevin Pietersen tips England to succeed in United Arab Emirates
Kevin Pietersen is confident that England will have a successful Test series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates next month.Sep 29, 14:30
Alastair Cook "excited" by England squad
England skipper Alastair Cook admits that he is buoyed by the potential of the players in the current squad.Sep 29, 09:42
Bob Willis: 'Alex Hales is a good pick for England'
Former England bowler Bob Willis says adding Alex Hales to the squad for the forthcoming Test series with Pakistan is a good move.Sep 17, 15:11
Brendan McCullum tips Moeen Ali to open batting for England
New Zealand skipper Brendan McCullum believes that Moeen Ali should open the batting for England in the Test series against Pakistan.Sep 17, 14:33
Michael Atherton: 'Alex Hales picked due to aggressive style'
Former England skipper Michael Atherton says that adding Alex Hales to the Test squad is the right call.Sep 17, 09:35
David Lloyd: 'Alex Hales needs to be given time'
Former England coach David Lloyd wants Alex Hales to be given time to settle into the Test side after being handed his first call-up.Sep 16, 17:55
Alex Hales vows to bring natural game to Test arena for England
Nottinghamshire batsman Alex Hales says that he will maintain his attacking principles after earning his first call-up to the England Test side.Sep 15, 14:27
Alex Hales, Zafar Ansari named in England squad for Pakistan series
Alex Hales, Zafar Ansari and James Taylor are named in the England squad for the Test series with Pakistan.Sep 15, 10:34
Report: England to select Surrey opener Zafar Ansari for Pakistan series
England are will reportedly pick Surrey opener Zafar Ansari for their upcoming series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates next month.Sep 15, 03:45
Sir Ian Botham: 'Alex Hales deserves chance in Test cricket'
Sir Ian Botham believes that Alex Hales deserves to be given the chance to open the batting for England in Test cricket.Sep 3, 04:58
Alastair Cook looking for England opening partner
Alastair Cook is hoping to find an opening batsman who can "jump out and nail that slot" after Adam Lyth struggled to score in this summer's Ashes series.Sep 1, 04:49
Ian Bell not planning on retiring
Ian Bell insists that he is not ready to retire from international cricket while he still has "hunger and desire".Aug 28, 08:54
Moeen Ali eyes opening spot
Moeen Ali claims that he would be willing to open the batting when England meet Pakistan in the UAE.Aug 27, 01:35
Adam Lyth aiming to "bounce back" from Ashes form
Amid speculation that he will be dropped, England's Adam Lyth insists that he will recover from the poor form that he showed with the bat against Australia.Aug 26, 15:27
England players fined for slow over-rate in fifth Ashes Test
England captain Alastair Cook is fined 40% of his match fee, while the rest of the team are fined 20% due to a slow over-rate in the fifth Ashes Test.Aug 24, 11:32
Trevor Bayliss: 'Moeen Ali could open for England'
England coach Trevor Bayliss suggests that Moeen Ali could open the batting in the series against Pakistan.Aug 24, 09:34
Australia coach Darren Lehmann: We were "outplayed" by England
Australia coach Darren Lehmann admits that his side were outplayed by England in the key moments of the Ashes series, leading to the 3-2 defeat.Aug 24, 03:39
Alastair Cook: 'Far more to come from England'
England skipper Alastair Cook admits to being "disappointed" by his side's showing in the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval.Aug 23, 15:08
Australia win final Ashes Test by an innings and 46 runs at The Oval
Australia win the final Ashes Test of the series by an innings and 46 runs at The Oval to reduce the margin of their defeat in the series to 3-2 in England's favour.Aug 23, 14:30
Live Commentary: The Ashes - Fifth Test, Day Four - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Australia claim an innings victory within four days against England in their final Ashes clash at The Oval.Aug 23, 09:30
England on brink after Alastair Cook dismissal
England are on the brink of losing the fifth and final Ashes Test match after finishing day three on 203-6, still 129 runs behind Australia.Aug 22, 17:43
England facing battle to avoid innings defeat
England reach tea on day three of the fifth Ashes Test on 123-3, still 209 runs behind Australia.Aug 22, 14:43
Live Commentary: The Ashes - Fifth Test, Day Three - as it happened
Follow Sports Mole's live coverage of day three of the fifth Test between England and Australia at The Oval.Aug 22, 09:30
Batting collapse puts England in deep trouble after day two
A batting collapse puts England in deep trouble on day two of the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval.Aug 21, 17:37
Australia bowled out for 481 before England fightback stutters
England bowl Australia out for 481 before making 30-1 at tea on day two of the fifth Ashes Test.Aug 21, 14:46
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