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England have a real chance of saving the second Test if they bat "like their lives depend on it", Sir Ian Botham says.

Root felt that the Pakistan bowler was deliberately scuffing up the ball, as fears over England captain Alistair Cook's fitness begin to mount

Pakistan (378 & 354-6 dec) lead England (242 and 130-3) by 360 runs: Khan's 31st Test century set England an unlikely run chase of 491

South Africa equalled the third-highest score in one-day internationals as they beat India by 214 runs to win the five-match series.

Moeen Ali's dual role as opening batsman and front-line off-spinner is under review, England coach Paul Farbrace says.

AB de Villiers is doing more than any other cricketer to push the sport's boundaries, according to Marcus Trescothick.

Pakistan are favourites to win the second Test in Dubai after they reduced England to 130-3 by the end of day four, having set them 491 to win.

The ECB's medical staff have 'no concerns' over Alastair Cook, despite the England captain appearing to struggle with a groin injury in the second Test against Pakistan in Dubai.

The fourth day's play in the second Test between Sri Lanka and West Indies in Colombo as was called off due to rain.

Ball-by-ball commentary from the deciding ODI in Mumbai as South Africa post a whopping 438-4 after winning the toss.

England are set for defeat in the second Test to Pakistan in Dubai, despite another Joe Root half-century delaying Pakistan's victory charge.

Pakistan are closing in on a win in the second Test in Dubai, reducing England to 45-2 at tea having set them 491 to win.