- Pakistan Bowl, Razaullah and Henry Crocombe debut. Shadab Khan was also back for the hosts while Adil Rashid continued to lead the drinks. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 4 or 5 but leaves final call up to Australia. Green has not played since suffering an abdominal injury in the last ODI against South Africa on September 30 and he will not be able to take part in the final Test. Australia have lost two of their last four Tests by overwhelming margins and the lack of partnerships – or more than one batsman at a time – has hurt them the most. Travis Head struggled the most for Australia after their follow-up match, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026. Lyon was missing from the XI second Test for the third time in eight Tests in Australia, but Ctain Cummins says his name will be “at the forefront” of discussions before decision-makers Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland leave the stumps after keeping India at bay for 110 balls, Australia v India, 4th Test, Melbourne, Day 4, December 29, 2024. Gerald Coetzee, Corbin Bosch and Dane Paterson will be in the conversation when South Africa want to field a fast bowler in place of Anrich Nortje for the Ce Town Test. Anrich Nortje literally bent in the back to allow the batters to jump in the first hour, South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Day 2, Durban, October 10, 2026. With his body down and two defiant tailenders at the crease, the fast bowler pulled out all the stops. the line that will lead Australia to an unforgettable victory in Ce Town in 2014. Concussion, problematic neck and low results – Steven Smith will want to change the situation at Newlands, where the Sandpergate scandal was. Steven Smith’s neck required medical treatment after narrowly surviving in the 27th match, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, 21 October 2026 Simon Harmer celebrates a wicket, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, 21 October 2026 Razaullah made his ODI debut, Pakistan v England, Pakistan ODI tri-series, Lahore, October 25, 2026. Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first in Lahore.
- In a game where a win would ensure safe passage to the final, Shaheen Afridi opted to put England on a flat wicket under sunny skies.
- Pakistan made two changes to its side, including a new arrival in the form of Shadab Khan, adting to Gaddafi’s friendlier nature.
Pakistan Bowl, Razaullah and Henry Crocombe debut. Shadab Khan was also back for the hosts while Adil Rashid continued to lead the drinks. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 4 or 5 but leaves final call up to Australia. Green has not played since suffering an abdominal injury in the last ODI against South Africa on September 30 and he will not be able to take part in the final Test. Australia have lost two of their last four Tests by overwhelming margins and the lack of partnerships – or more than one batsman at a time – has hurt them the most. Travis Head struggled the most for Australia after their follow-up match, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026. Lyon was missing from the XI second Test for the third time in eight Tests in Australia, but Ctain Cummins says his name will be “at the forefront” of discussions before decision-makers Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland leave the stumps after keeping India at bay for 110 balls, Australia v India, 4th Test, Melbourne, Day 4, December 29, 2024. Gerald Coetzee, Corbin Bosch and Dane Paterson will be in the conversation when South Africa want to field a fast bowler in place of Anrich Nortje for the Ce Town Test. Anrich Nortje literally bent in the back to allow the batters to jump in the first hour, South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Day 2, Durban, October 10, 2026. With his body down and two defiant tailenders at the crease, the fast bowler pulled out all the stops. the line that will lead Australia to an unforgettable victory in Ce Town in 2014. Concussion, problematic neck and low results – Steven Smith will want to change the situation at Newlands, where the Sandpergate scandal was. Steven Smith’s neck required medical treatment after narrowly surviving in the 27th match, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, 21 October 2026 Simon Harmer celebrates a wicket, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, 21 October 2026 Razaullah made his ODI debut, Pakistan v England, Pakistan ODI tri-series, Lahore, October 25, 2026. Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first in Lahore.
In a game where a win would ensure safe passage to the final, Shaheen Afridi opted to put England on a flat wicket under sunny skies. Pakistan made two changes to its side, including a new arrival in the form of Shadab Khan, adting to Gaddafi’s friendlier nature. Razaullah also makes his ODI debut with Faheem Ashraf and Naseem Shah missing, the latter having dislocated his finger during the warm-up.
England have a target to set, three days after failing to defend 429 against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. While the most intense speculation was about their decision to leave out Adil Rashid, nothing has changed. Instead, the visitors gave fast bowler Henry Crocombe an international debut, with Josh Tongue missing.
Pakistan: 1 Saim Ayub, 2 Fakhar Zaman, 3 Babar Azam, 4 Saad Baig (week), 5 Salman Agha, 6 Hasan Nawaz, 7 Arafat Minhas, 8 Shadab Khan, 9 Shaheen Afridi (ct), 10 Razaullah, 11 Haris Rauf England: 1 Tom Banton, 2 Ben Duckett, 3 Joe Root, 4 Harry Brook (ct), 5 Jordan Cox (week), 6 Sam Curran, 7 Will Jacks, 8 Jamie Overton, 9 Liam Dawson, 10 Gus Atkinson, 11 Henry Crocombe Harry Brook walks off after scoring 202 from 116 balls England v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, 22 October 2026
