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Abrar Ahmed enjoys dream Pakistan debut with five-wicket haul to leave England reeling

Test matches are now played at 100mph. Runs and wickets were aplenty on the first morning in Multan, as England reached the break at 180-5. Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope each registered half-centuries, but the star of the show was Pakistan’s debutant Abrar Ahmed, who claimed all five wickets in…

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes focuses on bigger picture in lockstep with Brendon McCullum

As he prepares for the second Test in Pakistan, the England captain relishes being one of ‘two blokes leading the charge with exactly the same mindset’

The Guardian - UK

Labuschagne, Smith create history with 1-2

Marnus Labuschagne has returned to No.1 in the ICC Test batting rankings, with Steve Smith rounding out an all-Aussie top two for the first time in 14 years.

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James Anderson reveals Joe Root was ‘puking up throughout’ first Test against Pakistan

Approximately 13 to 14 members of England’s travelling group were affected by a viral infection

The Independent UK

Stokes and McCullum are changing Test cricket's landscape - sit back and enjoy the ride

After England's incredible victory in Rawalpindi, it's hard to know where this side goes next. But it's abundantly clear how they're going to try and get there

Daily Mirror

Harry Brook's "touch of genius" earns Joe Root and Kevin Pietersen comparisons

A number of former England batters have hailed Harry Brook after his starring role with the bat in the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, with Mark Butcher, Paul Collingwood and David Lloyd all full of praise for the 23-year-old

Daily Mirror

5 talking points as England go for the jugular on final day against Pakistan

All results remain possible heading into day five of the first Test between England and Pakistan after captain Ben Stokes made an incredibly bold decision to declare

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England have ‘no fear’ ahead of a thrilling final day against Pakistan

The assistant coach says the tourists are not scared of losing the first Test to Pakistan in Rawalpindi.

The Independent UK

Pakistan vs England: First Test poised for thrilling finale after breathtaking fourth day

England’s eccentricities paid off as they finished day four with a chance of victory in the first Test, needing eight Pakistan wickets tomorrow to force what would be an unlikely result.

Evening Standard

Stokes and Robinson grab wickets after England set Pakistan tempting target

England declared on day four of the first Test, setting Pakistan 343 to win, then took the wickets of Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam before close of play

The Guardian - UK

England hunt remarkable Pakistan victory after Ben Stokes makes bold declaration

All three results remain possible heading into the final day of the first Test between England and Pakistan after Ben Stokes made a bold declaration to keep the game alive

Daily Mirror

England set Pakistan 343 to win after Joe Root and Harry Brook masterclass

A chaotic afternoon session unfolded in Rawalpindi as England put their foot down with the bat declared on 264-7, setting Pakistan a total of 343 to win.

Evening Standard

Pakistan need 343 runs to win first Test after England declaration

The tourists scored quick runs on day four at Rawalpindi

The Independent UK

Joe Root called "freak" as he bats left-handed as "using his right is too easy for him"

Former England captain Nasser Hussain joked on commentary that batting right-handed had become "too easy" for Joe Root after he faced a delivery from Pakistan spinner Zahid Mahmood batting as a left-hander

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Pakistan vs England: Will Jacks picks up six-wicket haul on Test debut

Will Jacks claimed the final three Pakistan wickets to finish with debut figures of 6-161 as the home side were bowled out for 579.

Daily Mirror

England great Alastair Cook makes big Joe Root claim about Harry Brook after stunning 153

Harry Brook scored an outstanding 153 off just 116 balls in only his second Test match innings and the England batter has earned high praise from Sir Alastair Cook

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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"

The Times of India

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.

Evening Standard

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.

Daily Mirror

5 talking points as Pakistan fight back after England break records on lifeless pitch

The first Test between England and Pakistan in Rawalpindi has seen the batters make excellent use of a flat pitch, with Ben Stokes' side racking up 657 before the hosts made 181-0 in response

Evening Standard

Record-breaking Zak Crawley sees runaway England rack up runs against Pakistan

It was only two and a half hours before play that England declared this match could go ahead after a virus swept through the camp yesterday, but some ferocious batting from openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett left the Pakistan bowlers feeling sick to their stomachs on the opening day…

The Times of India

Steve Smith equals Don Bradman's 29 Test centuries record

NEW DELHI: Former captain and batting mainstay Steve Smith started the Australian summer with a bang hitting a record-equaling hundred on the second day of the first Test against West Indies at Perth.

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan v England: first men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened

Another devastating day of Bazball sees Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum’s Testvangelists break all manner of records as four different batsmen score centuries

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