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Butt takes inspiration from Imran heroics

Pakistan captain Salman Butt hopes some of the magic of Imran Khan, his cricket hero, will rub off when he leads the team in the first Test against England here on Thursday.
 

Collingwood ready for Pakistan bowlers

Paul Collingwood is adamant there is no reason why he or his fellow England batsmen should feel daunted by the challenge of facing Pakistan's bowlers here at Trent Bridge.
 

Broad keen to match father's Ashes exploits

Stuart Broad has admitted his father will have family bragging rights until he too is a member of an England team that has won an Ashes series in Australia.
 

Butt puts his trust in Pakistan pace trio

Pakistan captain Salman Butt has backed the seam bowling trio of Mohammad Aamer, Mohammad Asif and Umar Gul to carry on from where they left off against Australia when they face England.
 

Pietersen given all clear despite football injury

Kevin Pietersen was passed fit to play in the opening Test against Pakistan despite injuring himself treading on a stray football during practice here on Wednesday - just a day before the first of a four-match series is due to get underway at Trent Bridge.
 

Shahzad ruled out of Pakistan opener

Ajmal Shahzad was ruled out on Wednesday of the England squad for the first Test against Pakistan, starting at Trent Bridge here on Thursday, with an ankle injury.
 

Shahzad ruled out of Pakistan opener

Ajmal Shahzad was ruled out on Wednesday of the England squad for the first Test against Pakistan, starting at Trent Bridge here on Thursday, with an ankle injury.
 

Trott has no problems with 'needle'

Jonathan Trott insists he has no problems with opponents who try to wind him up, saying he is happy to cope with any "needle" that comes his way in the Test series against Pakistan.
 

Mushtaq tells Pakistan to stick with Butt and Waqar

Mushtaq Ahmed has urged Pakistan to persist with the combination of captain Salman Butt and coach Waqar Younis.
 

Collingwood wants Ashes platform against Pakistan

Paul Collingwood hopes England can use their forthcoming series against Pakistan as a springboard for Ashes success in Australia later this year.
 

Mushtaq Ahmed backs anti-terror campaign

Former Pakistan international turned England spin-bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed is among a group of cricketers who have lent their support to the Not In My Game anti-terror campaign.
 

Butt open to suggestions as England loom

Pakistan's novice captain Salman Butt is happy for his players to keep offering him advice during their forthcoming series against England if it helps to build a united team.
 

Mani slams PCB over security 'delay'

A Pakistani who was once world cricket's top administrator has accused the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of dragging its feet in the bid to restore international matches to the country.
 

England's Miller still wary of Australia

England national selector Geoff Miller has rejected suggestions Australia are a side on the slide.
 

Pietersen in England squad despite lack of cricket

Kevin Pietersen was named in England's 12-man squad on Sunday for the first of four Tests against Pakistan starting at Trent Bridge on Thursday despite not having played any cricket for nearly a month because of a thigh injury.
 

Pietersen in England squad despite lack of cricket

Kevin Pietersen was named in England's 12-man squad on Sunday for the first of four Tests against Pakistan starting at Trent Bridge on Thursday despite not having played any cricket for nearly a month because of a thigh injury.
 

Pietersen in England squad despite lack of cricket

Kevin Pietersen was named in England's 12-man squad on Sunday for the first of four Tests against Pakistan starting at Trent Bridge on Thursday despite not having played any cricket for nearly a month because of a thigh injury.
 

Aamer eager for more after Australia haul

Pakistan's teenage bowling sensation Mohammad Aamer described his stunning Headingley display against Australia as "just a beginning", saying he had a long way to go at international level.
 

Waqar elated as Pakistan end Australia jinx

Pakistan coach Waqar Younis predicted a bright future for his young side after they rid themselves of one of the most unwanted records in cricket by at last winning a Test match against Australia.
 

England to face Pakistan after long Test layoff

England will discover if a fixture schedule that left them without any Test cricket at the height of the season has worked in their favour when they face Pakistan at Trent Bridge next week.