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Will Jacks stresses the need to be ‘flexible’ as England finish strongly against Pakistan

For all the crash, bang, wallop that has become so synonymous with this England team, it was the turn of the brains of ‘Bazball’ to show-off rather than the brawn.

Evening Standard

5 talking points as England make late fightback after Babar Azam's brilliant hundred

England toiled hard on day three of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi and got some just rewards as they picked up seven wickets on a lifeless pitch to remain in with a chance of winning

Daily Mirror

England hope Babar Azam wicket is ‘game-changing’ in first Pakistan test

Despite having scored a masterful century before tea, Babar’s innings came to an end when he cut Will Jacks straight to point

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Joe Root leaves England fans in hysterics by using Jack Leach's bald head to shine ball

Joe Root shined the ball on Jack Leach's bald head on day three of the first between England and Pakistan, with David Gower calling the move "absolutely ingenious"

Daily Mirror

Will Jacks keeps Pakistan in check as England dig deep in search of lead

Pakistan closed day three of the first Test on 499-7, still 158 behind, despite centuries for Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq and Babar Azam

The Guardian - UK

England strike late to take control of Pakistan test but work still to be done

A late flurry of wickets meant that England finished day three of the first Test slightly ahead with Pakistan still 158 runs behind and seven wickets down.

Evening Standard

England rewarded for perseverance as late Pakistan wickets offer hope of victory

The hosts slid to 499 for seven at the end of day three in Rawalpindi, with England leading by 158 runs

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Watch: Joe Root's unique way of shining the ball leaves commentators in splits

NEW DELHI: The ongoing Pakistan vs England first Test in Rawalpindi has seen over 1100 runs being scored in the first three days. The flat wicket at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has drawn criticism from all quarters as it has offered an imbalanced contest between bat and ball.

The Times of India

England take late wickets to keep victory hopes alive after Babar Azam's superb century

Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq and Babar Azam all scored centuries for Pakistan, but England remain 158 runs in front heading into day four as Ben Stokes' men attempt to push for an unlikely victory

Daily Mirror

England bowlers toil as Babar Azam’s century helps Pakistan past 400

Pakistan captain Babar played an elegant innings to become the seventh centurion of the Test

The Independent UK

Babar Azam hits century as Pakistan on demoralising afternoon for England

Normal service was resumed in Rawalpindi after a morning session that had hinted at a bowlers revival was followed up by a wicketless session and a Babar Azam century for Pakistan.

Evening Standard

Marnus Labuschagne's century sets Australia up for first-Test victory, Kraigg Brathwaite shows West Indian grit in Perth

Australia needs seven wickets to win the first Test against West Indies, who must survive one more day, requiring a nominal 306 more runs to win at Perth Stadium.

ABC News

India vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI: India look to sort their batting order

A resolute Bangladesh team is expected to give a tough challenge in home conditions to the visiting Indian team as the three-match ODI series begins on Sunday in Mirpur.

The Times of India

Will Jacks helps England make a breakthrough after Pakistan dominance

If you needed any suggestion as to the lengths England would go in search of wickets on a bland Rawalpindi pitch on day three, you only needed to wait one ball to find out. With the ball in offspinner Joe Root’s hands, he ran up and bowled a bouncer.

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Daily Mirror

Ricky Ponting details "scary" heart concern after leaving live TV to rush to hospital

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has returned to commentary for Channel 7 after suffering a heart scare while on air which saw him rushed to hospital

The Times of India

India bowler Deepak Chahar blames Malaysian Airlines for misplaced luggage

MIRPUR: Travelling from New Zealand to Dhaka to join India's ODI squad for a three-match series against hosts Bangladesh, India seamer Deepak Chahar said that his and his teammates' luggage has been misplaced, and he blamed the Malaysian Airlines for that, besides adding that no food was served to them…

The Independent UK

England make inroads as Pakistan reach 298 for three at lunch

The hosts went into the break well behind England’s impressive first-innings total of 657

The Times of India

A century and double century in same Test: Marnus Labuschagne joins elite list

PERTH: With a "bit of luck" playing a role in Marnus Labuschagne achieving a rare feat, the Australia batter has become just the eighth player to score a century and a double century in the same Test match.

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AAP

Injured Pat Cummins in line to bowl again

Captian Pat Cummins has spent more than 36 overs off the field with a quad injury but could bowl again during the first Test against the West Indies in Perth.

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan v England: first Test, day three – as it happened!

Could England’s bowlers make any in-roads after two days dominated by the batters? Yes they could …

The Times of India

IND vs BAN: Umran Malik replaces injured Mohammed Shami in ODI series against Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: Team India were on Saturday dealt a huge blow as star pacer Mohammed Shami was ruled out of the three-match one-day international (ODI) series against Bangladesh due to a shoulder injury, BCCI said on Saturday. BCCI has named fast bowler Umran Malik as Shami's replacement.

AAP

Windies Kemar Roach in doubt for Adelaide

West Indies paceman Kemar Roach has limped off with a thigh injury early on day four of the first Test against Australia at Optus Stadium.

ABC News

West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite reaches century late on day four of first Test at Perth Stadium

The West Indies have a mammoth victory target of 498, but captain Kraigg Brathwaite is showing remarkable fight with the bat as the first Test in Perth heads towards a fifth day. Look back at all the action from the penultimate day's play in our live blog.

AAP

Ponting back at ground after health scare

Ricky Ponting is out of hospital and back at Optus Stadium for commentary duties after a health scare during the Test between Australia and West Indies.

Daily Mirror

Harry Brook reveals typical Ben Stokes message that inspired record 27-run over

Harry Brook hit a magnificent century in only his second test innings for England - and a record 27-run over was inspired by the words of Ben Stokes before day two

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