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England all-rounder Ben Stokes, who missed the third and fourth Test matches against Pakistan in the recently concluded series, is all set to return to action in the semi-final of the 2016 NatWest Twenty20 Blast on Saturday for Durham.

The security team of the England and Wales Cricket Board, which is slated to arrive in Dhaka on 17th August, will meet Bangladesh's home minister Asaduzzaman Khan as a part of the pre-tour inspection which is expected to last for three days.

The International Cricket Council has penalised Pakistan for maintaining a slow over-rate in the fourth Test match against England at The Oval.

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq expressed that his team deserves the number one ranking in Test cricket given their recent performances in the format.

England captain Alastair Cook has admitted that the team had failed to live up to the standards when it came to catching in the recently concluded Test series against Pakistan which was drawn 2-2.

The International Cricket Council has fined Rohit Sharma and Darren Bravo 15 per cent of their match fee for their on-field behaviour on the fifth day of the third Test between West Indies and India in St Lucia.

After a stellar bowling performance from Yasir Shah and Wahab Riaz, Pakistan bowled England out for 253 runs in their second innings and chased the target of 40 runs in 13.1 overs to complete a 10-wicket win on the fourth day of the fourth Test at The Oval and drew the series 2-2.

England speedster Stuart Broad has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee by the International Cricket Council for letting his frustration out on the controversial dismissal of Alex Hales on day one of the ongoing third Test against Pakistan at Kennington Oval.

Younis Khan scored a majestic 218, which is the highest score for a Pakistan batsman in Tests, batting at number five helping the visitors secure a massive 214-run first innings lead, after which Yasir Shah's three-wicket haul left England reeling at 88 for four at stumps on day three of the fourth Test at Kennington Oval.

England assistant coach Paul Farbrace has clarified that the team has not discussed individual players opting out of the Bangladesh tour later this year amid security concerns.

Centuries from Asad Shafiq and Younis Khan drove Pakistan’s reply in the first innings as the visitors scored 340 for six at stumps on day two and took a lead of 12 runs in the fourth Test at The Oval.

Despite a top-order collapse, England managed to score 328 runs thanks to Moeen Ali's top-class century and also dismissed Sami Aslam as Pakistan ended the first day trailing the hosts by 325 runs in the fourth Test at Kennington Oval.

England captain Alastair Cook has rubbished ball tampering allegations against his team and asserted that it has not affected them in any way.

The England and Wales Cricket Board has appointed former off-spinner Graeme Swann as a spin bowling consultant for the Under-19 players.

After winning the second and third Test in the series and claiming a lead of 2-1, England have a chance to regain the top position in the ICC Test ranking ahead of the final Test against Pakistan. Rob Johnston previews the final Test.

After England completed a 141-run win in the third Test at Edgbaston to take a 2-1 lead in the series, they are in with a chance to reclaim the pole position in the Test rankings. Ahead of the fourth Test at The Oval, here are a few key statistics.

Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur is confident of his team levelling the series 2-2 with a win in the fourth Test match against England at The Oval.

Former England pace spearhead Darren Gough is confident that the hosts will be able to claim a win in the fourth and final Test at The Oval against Pakistan which begins on 11th August.

Pakistan fast bowler Umar Gul has been recalled to the One-Day International squad to face Ireland and England in the limited overs leg of the team's tour of the British Isles.

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