https://www.cricwaves.com Latest news from www.cricwaves.com (c)www.cricwaves.com en-gb Mon 29 Apr 2024 https://www.cricwaves.com/cricket/news/articles/exkrjoRDzb_drh-sevawcirc/birmingham-test-bairstow-moeen-put-england-ahead.html The twists and turns continued on day four of the Birmingham Test, but by stumps on Saturday, England were firmly in control https://www.cricwaves.com/cricket/news/articles/uz07wajhrg_drh-sevawcirc/birmingham-test-england-regain-control-through-all-round-fightback.html The third day of the Birmingham Test began with Pakistan in firm control thanks to Azhar Ali’s fine century. Having kept the hosts down to under 300, Pakistan began the day with a deficit of only 40 with a good seven wickets in hand. https://www.cricwaves.com/cricket/news/articles/FS4S0scq4C_drh-sevawcirc/birmingham-test-azhar-ali-displayed-tremendous-composure-under-pressure.html Having been thrashed in the Old Trafford Test, Pakistan would have gone into the Birmingham Test low on confidence https://www.cricwaves.com/cricket/news/articles/75IsETmLu0_drh-sevawcirc/birmingham-test-preview-pakistan-england-look-to-solve-batting-woes.html With the series tied 1-1, both England and Pakistan will be keen to take the crucial lead in the third Test at Birmingham, which will put them in a great position with one match to go