Cricket
England's spin-free gamble tested by Pakistan's resistance
England went without a frontline spinner and had to grind through a long session as Pakistan's middle order finally dug in and blocked, ducked and cut.
Pakistan
England lead Pakistan by 23 after day one at Edgbaston
Tongue and Robinson skittled Pakistan for 133, then Gay and Brook made fifties as England reached 156 for four to lead the third Test.
Brydon Carse dropped from England squad for third Test
England left seamer Brydon Carse out of the Edgbaston Test against Pakistan while police and the Cricket Regulator continue investigating an assault allegation.
Lord's pitch under fire again in Pakistan Test
Extravagant seam movement and erratic bounce at Lord's revive old complaints, months after the MCC apologised for the surface used against New Zealand.
Mike Hesson named interim coach amid Pakistan chaos
New Zealander Mike Hesson steps in as Pakistan's interim head coach for the third Test after seven players were axed following the loss at Lord's.