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England v Pakistan: third men’s cricket Test, day three – as it happened

September 11, 2026 · The Guardian

Action in the third men's Test match between England and Pakistan continued on Friday at Edgbaston, kicking off at 11:00 am BST amid discussions regarding how past legal conflict over the Ashes resulted in the north missing out on a 2027 Test fixture. Meanwhile, Lord's provided a historic setting for state-school cricket on Thursday with the staging of the Knight-Stokes Cup, an event honoring two national Test captains who attended state institutions. The iconic venue, which had previously welcomed both men's and women's Tests, the Hundred deciders, and the Women's T20 World Cup final earlier in the season, saw four schools take the field before the Pavilion and Father Time. Contenders from Chelmsford County High School, Penistone Grammar School, Altrincham Grammar School, and John Hampden Grammar School featured in the boys' and girls' finals. Competitors received video greetings from Heather Knight and Ben Stokes before savoring the full professional experience, which included lunch, press obligations, and access to the Pavilion changing facilities.