A Test Championship playoff along with ODI and Twenty20 league structures may be adopted by member countries at the next ICC Board meeting in October, after the two-tier Test system was abandoned this week.

Top of the charts in Tests, but floundering at number nine in one-dayers, Pakistan's dilemma emphasises the growing differences in skills needed to succeed across cricket's various formats.

Eoin Morgan says two previous security scares in the sub-continent made him wary of ever again jeopardising his personal safety, as he outlines why he remains deeply concerned about touring Bangladesh.

After first England and then Australia rewrite the cricket record books just days apart, some commentators are warning that a glut of runs risks wrecking the art of bowling and turning off fans.

England chief Andrew Strauss says that players have three days left to decide if they are willing to tour Bangladesh amid ongoing security concerns surrounding the country.

Chris Jordan follows Moeen Ali in declaring he will be available for England's tour of Bangladesh, saying he is happy with assurances there would be "more than enough" security in place.

England coach Trevor Bayliss confirms he has no qualms in saying yes to touring Bangladesh and hopes that most of players will be with him on the trip.

Sam Allardyce vows to defer to captain Wayne Rooney over his positioning after starting life as England manager with a last-gasp 1-0 win over Slovakia in World Cup qualifying.

Pakistan's Sarfraz Ahmed and Shoaib Malik share a fluent partnership of 163 to lead the tourists to a consolation four-wicket win over England in the fifth and final one-day international.

England's tour to Bangladesh looks increasingly likely to go ahead despite serious reservations held by ‘several’ young players and one-day captain Eoin Morgan after Moeen Ali became the first to publicly state he will go.

Pakistan bowling coach Azhar Mahmood urges his side to follow England's example as they look to stage a one-day international revival of their own.

England players Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali both state that they are happy to go to Bangladesh, putting their faith in the safety assurances they have been given.

Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow both make fifties as England beat Pakistan by four wickets in the fourth one-day international.

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur makes it clear some members of his one-day side are on borrowed time after another defeat by England raised fears the team might not qualify automatically for the 2019 World Cup.

Opener Alex Hales has accepted he could be risking his England place if he pulls out of the forthcoming tour of Bangladesh.

Pakistan captain Azhar Ali leads from the front with 80 but his side were still held to 247 for eight by England in the fourth one-day international at Headingley.

Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza is delighted to have his 'idol' Courtney Walsh as the new bowling coach

Alex Hales accepts that he could be risking his England place if he pulls out of the forthcoming tour of Bangladesh.

The Pakistan cricket team have been facing criticism from all corners after their 169-run defeat to England at Trent Bridge on Tuesday.

Bangladesh is facing a critical moment in its history - certainly its cricketing history - is apparent.