Zak Crawley makes most of chance as second Test ends in predictable draw
Young batsman reaches half-century at scene of career-best Test knock
13/08Result
2nd Test, Pakistan tour of England at Southampton, Aug 13-17 2020
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
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![England]( "England")
110/4d (43.1 ov)
Player of the Match
13/08Result
2nd Test, Pakistan tour of England at Southampton, Aug 13-17 2020
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
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![England]( "England")
110/4d (43.1 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 5
ICC mulling possible changes to bad light regulations
Cricket committee likely to discuss approach to poor light and wet weather after farcical scenes in Southampton
Joe Root: Bad light issue 'needs to be addressed' by game's authorities
England captain suggests earlier start times, better floodlights and "lighter" balls
Day 4
Rain deals cruel blow after tantalising first hour
Match squelching towards a draw despite teasing with enthralling contest early on fourth day
Day 3
Play abandoned without a ball bowled on weathered third day
Rain and bad light again scupper any chance of action at the Ageas Bowl
Zak Crawley frustrated by bad light issue but warns of 'life changing' consequences
"Who's to say, if we come out and it's dark, someone doesn't break their arm or get hit in the head?"
Day 2
Mohammad Rizwan lifts Pakistan on truncated day against England
Pakistan grateful to wicketkeeper's second Test fifty before bad light brings early close
Umpire Richard Kettleborough spoken to by anti-corruption officials over smartwatch
Kettleborough wore the device on the first morning of the second England-Pakistan Test
'We expect to contain England,' says Mohammad Rizwan after fighting display with bat
Pakistan wicketkeeper warns "it will be very difficult for them too" after marshalling lower-order resistance
Stuart Broad: England 'a little bit disappointed' not to have bowled Pakistan out
Broad suggests attack could have been more "ruthless" on stop-start second day
England v Pakistan stoppages: Cricket still in the dark ages over issue of bad light
The ICC cites the issue of safety without appreciating that the world has changed
Day 1
James Anderson repays faith as England seize opportunity on stop-start day
Two wickets for veteran seamer puts hosts on top despite Abid Ali half-century
Fawad Alam and the cruelty of batting: a 10-year wait ends in a duck
Mountains of first-class runs and not a chance, then asked to play against the moving ball in England
Were Kohli, Smith and Williamson Test cricketers the last time Fawad Alam played?
Were some of today's superstars playing international cricket the last time Fawad Alam played a Test match?
Others
Joe Root: 'I'd love to go and visit Pakistan'
The England captain has echoed coach Chris Silverwood's openness to a possible tour of the country
Domestic toilers who waited their turn
A list of domestic performers who were recognised belatedly as international prospects
Live Report - England v Pakistan, 2nd Test
All the best stats, graphics and chat from Southampton with ESPNcricinfo's live blog
Stuart Broad becomes No. 2 Test bowler, Babar Azam fifth among batsmen
Both gained one spot in their respective rankings after the draw in the rain-hit second Test
Joe Root's legacy as captain remains undetermined, but he has credit in the bank
Comparisons with history's unreliable memory are unfair to Root's captaincy
Asad Shafiq and Fawad Alam: A tale of intertwined destinies
They were born months apart and come from the same city, but their careers belong in different universes
Waqar Younis backs 'instrumental' bowlers ahead of second Test
He also showed confidence in Azhar Ali, who he expects to "deliver in the upcoming matches"
Joe Root backs James Anderson to make amends for Manchester struggles
The captain insists it would be "very silly to write someone like Jimmy off"
Fantasy Picks: Fill your XI with fast bowlers, and Yasir Shah
Fantasy suggestions for the second Test between England and Pakistan
England eyeing series win despite Ben Stokes' absence
Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler highlighted hosts' depth in Manchester
