Pakistan beat England by 71 runs on day four of the third Test in Dubai to complete a 3-0 series victory, its first ever test series whitewash triumph against the English.

Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir has been released from jail after serving half of a six-month sentence for his role in a match-fixing scam related to the bowling of deliberate no-balls during Pakistan’s 2010 test against England at Lords.

England hold a slight edge after day three of the second test against Pakistan at the Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi as they look to level the three match series.

Australia are closing in on a series-clinching victory over India after just two days of the third Test in Perth.

England moved closer to victory in the fourth Test against India on Sunday, as the hosts continued to chase a win that would secure a 4-0 whitewash series triumph over the tourists.

England dominated the opening day of the third test against India at Edgbaston.