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Ben Duckett of England hits the ball towards the boundary Free cricket tips, best bets & analysis for Pakistan v England in the third Test at the National Stadium, Karachi, starting on Saturday. Pakistan v England, third Test Sky Sports Cricket, 5am Saturday Ben Duckett top England first-innings runscorer 1pt 9-2 general Abrar Ahmed to take over…

Cricket's reckoning didn't arrive to drumbeats in 2022. It came innocuously, via an email. Trent Boult, the left-hand half of the most prolific fast-bowling duo in New Zealand's history, had chosen to walk away from a national central contract to pursue a freelance career. It wouldn't rule him out of playing in national colours - he did, in fact,…

We asked our sports reporters at Stuff to say what they think the new year will bring and we'll be holding all of them accountable by seeing how right, or wrong they were, when we review their picks in 12 months' time. ANDREW VOERMAN The Football Ferns get their first Fifa Women's World Cup win against the Philippines at Sky Stadium in Wellington…

It's that time of the year again. Time to celebrate the arrival of a new year and reviewing the good, bad and ugly of the last 12 months. In cricket, while T20s and Tests dominated the headlines, ODI continues its fight for survival and relevance. England continue to revolutionise the game, across formats and women's cricket took steps in the right…

New Zealand bowler Trent Boult has been in top form in this Test series Free cricket tips, best bets and analysis for the third Test between England and New Zealand, which starts at Headingley on Thursday. Sky Sports Cricket & Main Event, 11am Thursday Trent Boult to take three or more first-innings wickets 2pts 11-10 Coral, Ladbrokes Stuart Broad…

PERHAPS the biggest compliment that one can pay Ben Stokes and his England team is that although the final Test match that starts in Karachi on Saturday is effectively a dead rubber, one can barely wait for the game to start.

Just four days ago, England pulled off one of the most audacious Test wins of all time. Batting on a lifeless road of a pitch in Pakistan, Ben Stokes rallied his men to score 921 runs at well over a run a ball. The carrot was then dangled with a tantalising declaration only 342 runs ahead, before England claimed Pakistan's final wicket with eight…

England claimed one of their finest away Test match victories earlier this month, successfully taking 20 wickets on an exceptionally flat and lifeless wicket in Rawalpindi, defeating Pakistan by 74 runs with a matter of minutes to spare. This result heralds the new era of England captain, Ben Stokes, who took the bold decision to declare in his…

2pts Zak Crawley to make a first innings century at 8/1 (Sky Bet) 2pts Imam ul-Haq to make a first innings century at 7/1 (Sky Bet) 1pt Jamie Overton top first innings England bowler at 9/2 (Paddy Power, Betfair) England's magnificent and dramatic first Test victory in Rawalpindi will long be remembered for many reasons, but for punters, this…

There are soap operas that have been around for a long time and have fewer plot lines than international rugby coaching right now. There hasn't been a prime-time comeback like Warren Gatland's return as Wales coach since EastEnders' Dirty Den returned to Walford in 2003. The most contentious Australian relationship since Kylie It is also ironic…

RAWALPINDI: After England had plundered the Pakistan bowlers for 657 runs in their first innings, the hosts too did not relent. At the close of the second day's play of the opening Test here at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on Friday, Pakistan openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique were approaching hundreds on an absolutely placid pitch before bad…

3pts New Zealand to win the second Test at 15/8 (General) 1pt Matt Henry top New Zealand first-innings bowler at 4/1 (General) 1pt Matt Henry to be Man of the Match at 18/1 (bet365) 0.5pts Craig Overton top England batsman at 50/1 (William Hill) A washout on day five scuppered what would have surely been a dramatic conclusion to an absorbing Test…

England are in good Test form with six wins in their last seven. Those wins were however all on home soil so this will be a different test. I am backing Pakistan to win. Pakistan vs England Predictions Head to Head Pakistan Form Pakistan Injuries & Team News England Form England Injuries & Team News Pakistan vs England Live Stream FAQ Pakistan have…

England began last summer with much to prove and many questions to answer, but ended it with six wins from seven Tests, series victories over New Zealand and South Africa, and a captain and coach combination that could yet take them to the top of the world rankings. It was a remarkable turnaround. Many of the summer's stars are the same players who…

1pt Zak Cralwey top England series batsman at 7/1 (Sky Bet) 1pt Zak Crawley to make a first-innings century in the first Test at 8/1 (Sky Bet, Betfair Sporstbook) England's Test series with Pakistan will see them bid to put the finishing touches to what is turning out to be a fabulous 2022 for the team, memories of last winter's Ashes defeat…

Bonny Lass is the favourite for the Counties Bowl but there are questions. Photo / Race Images The last few days have dampened trainer Graham Richardson's enthusiasm about the prospects of Bonny Lass in tomorrow's Group 3 Counties Bowl (1100m) at Pukekohe. Richardson and his training partner Rogan Norvall mapped out a three-race spring campaign for…

Last year in September 2021, Moeen Ali shocked everyone by announcing his retirement from test cricket. However, after Brandon McCullum took charge, there were talks of Ali coming back to play the test series versus Pakistan in December. McCullum has now received official confirmation from Moeen Ali as he will not be playing in the upcoming Test…

Former England fast bowler Steve Harmison has backed Ollie Robinson to come back with a bang if he is recalled for this week's second Test against South Africa at Old Trafford. England will decide whether to freshen up their bowling attack in Manchester following their innings defeat at Lord's last week that left them 1-0 down in the three-match…

England began the summer with much to prove and many questions to answer, but ended it with six wins from seven Tests, series victories over New Zealand and South Africa, and a captain and coach combination that could yet take them to the top of the world rankings. It's been a remarkable turnaround. Many of this summer's stars are the same players…