A stunning direct hit from Pakistan captain Babar Azam removed Josh Tongue and brought England's second innings to a close at 208, setting up a mammoth 389-run chase at Lord's.

Zimbabwe claimed a dramatic five-run victory over Namibia in Windhoek, posting 195-6 and then defending it by the narrowest of margins as Namibia fell agonisingly short on 190 all out.

Scotland bounced back brilliantly in Stirling, crushing the Netherlands by nine wickets in a rain-reduced ODI to square their three-match series at 1-1. Sarah Bryce's unbeaten 70 was the centrepiece of a commanding chase.

Jonathan Agnew has drawn a striking comparison between Ollie Robinson and Australian great Glenn McGrath, as the England seamer continues to dismantle Pakistan with metronomic precision this summer.

Marcus Trescothick says comparisons between England's emerging pace attack and the iconic 2005 Ashes winners are entirely justified, as Robinson, Archer, Atkinson and Tongue click into gear.

Alice Capsey is set to keep wicket for England against Ireland this week, having done the job just once in professional cricket. The 22-year-old admits it's 'a bit of an unknown' but says hard work in training has given her real confidence.

Pakistan have taken the extraordinary step of dropping seven players and releasing head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed mid-series following two crushing defeats to England. Five uncapped players have been called up for the third Test at Edgbaston.

Muhammad Abbas delivered a masterclass in seam bowling at Lord's, claiming five wickets for 57 runs to dismiss England for 208 early on day four of the second Test.

Durham wrapped up a comprehensive 10-wicket victory over Gloucestershire in a mere six deliveries on the final morning, further strengthening their grip on the Division Two title race.