England's 3-0 series whitewash of Pakistan brings to an end a tumultuous summer of Test cricket, and in turn begins a 12-month period that includes a daunting tour of South Africa and the 2027 Ashes. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• England's 3-0 series whitewash of Pakistan brings to an end a tumultuous summer of Test cricket, and in turn begins a 12-month period that includes a daunting tour of South Africa and the 2027 Ashes.S1S2