There was no question about the quality within Durham’s ranks but the questions were about temperament and their ability to cope when put under pressure. As such, Western Australian Campbell decided that it was time to get tough during the off-season and so the squad embarked upon the challenge of scaling Britain’s three highest peaks
At times when Razaullah – who has one first-class century – was teeing off, England captain Joe Root wore the expression of a chess player waiting for someone to tell him it was his move. Root stationed eight fielders on the boundary at one point – but it did not deter Razaullah as he brashly
Razaullah’s thrilling knock included nine sixes, tying the record for the most maximums in an innings by a batter on Test debut. He also equalled Stokes’ record for the most sixes in a Test played in England. There were times when Root looked devoid of ideas, while the energy was sapped from his team. Jofra
Third Rothesay Test, Edgbaston (day three of five) Pakistan 133 (Tongue 4-42) & 449 (Masood 95, Razaullah 81, Babar 76, Awais 59) England 453 (Brook 75, Smith 69, Lawrence 65, Gay 60, Robinson 50; Razaullah 4-148) England need 130 runs to win Scorecard England face a chase of 130 to win the third Test after
After The Blaze had elected to bowl first, Essex’s 19-year-old opener Bryony Gilgrass played some pleasing shots as she and Scrivens sought to profit in the powerplay, before McCarthy skidded one through to trap her in front. The seamer then picked up a second wicket quickly when Jodi Grewcock cut straight to backward point. Smale
