Joe Root backs ‘always brilliant’ Pietersen to bring best out of England players

Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson have praised the bowler’s exploits this summer, but question whether he can do it against better teams on flatter pitches There was a Pakistan fan walking around Edgbaston carrying a small blackboard on the second day. “Free Imran Khan …” he’d…

England moved inexorably towards a crushing series whitewash against Pakistan on Thursday with three days still remaining in a one-sided third Test at Edgbaston. Joe Root’s men have totally dominated the three-match contest against the hapless tourists and did not relinquish…

Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel believes the “difficult conditions” encountered by his side in England have contributed to their repeated batting collapses, saying the amount of lateral movement on offer has made batting considerably harder than it appeared from the outside.…

Root welcomes Pietersen return to England setup

Former teammates reunite as Pietersen takes white-ball mentoring role

Late-night drinking incidents and a post-Bazball reboot have given the hosts plenty to think about, while the tourists have their own problems to sort out There are some chilly white-ball games still to come this month and with it the sight of Kevin Pietersen back in England…