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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

How a Lane Tech junior is helping grow baseball in Pakistan

Amaan Khan, a 16-year-old right-hander, pitched for the Pakistan national team during its two-game stay in a qualifying tournament for the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

Chicago Sun-Times

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

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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

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.

Evening Standard

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 Independent UK

Saudi Arabia Extends $3 Bln Deposit Term to Pakistan

Saudi Arabia on Friday extended the term of a $3 billion deposit it made to Pakistan’s foreign reserves, as directed by Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and the Crown Prince. Saudi Arabia deposited the money in Pakistan's central bank late last year as a loan to shore up the cash-strapped…

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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 …

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

The Independent UK

Gun attack targets Pakistan's top diplomat in Kabul

Pakistan’s prime minister says an “assassination attempt” has targeted his country’s top diplomat in Afghanistan, amid tensions between the neighboring countries

Daily Mirror

England need 'crazy moments' to beat Pakistan as hosts "happy with a draw" says Will Jacks

England have vowed to go all out in their attempts to win the first Test against Pakistan despite the Rawalpindi pitch being so flat PCB chairman Ramiz Raja called it "embarrassing"

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Daily Dose Ep 1215: Moose Wala murder suspect held, Pak army gets new media head

Saeeduzzaman brings you the news from Delhi, Punjab, Kerala, Pakistan, and North Korea.

Daily Mirror

Pakistan admit embarrassment at "half-baked" pitch for England Test after "disgrace" jibe

The pitch for the first Test between Pakistan and England in Rawalpindi has been branded an embarrassment by PCB chief Ramiz Raja

Al Jazeera

‘Assassination attempt’ on Pakistan envoy in Afghan capital

Attacker failed to harm the Pakistani diplomat, but shot and wounded his security guard outside its mission in Kabul.

The Independent UK

Harry Brook confident England can take the wickets needed to beat Pakistan

The tourists toiled in the field on day two after being bowled out before lunch for 657

Reuters

Pakistan ex-PM Khan urges government to hold talks over snap polls

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan on Friday urged the government to hold talks to decide a date for an early election to end an impasse that has stoked political instability since his ousting in April.

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan openers fight back in first Test in response to England’s mammoth 657

The Pakistan openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique put on an unbroken 181 as England’s bowlers toiled on the flat pitch in Rawalpindi

Al Jazeera

US designates members of Pakistan armed groups as ‘terrorists’

The designation includes leaders of the South Asia-based al-Qaeda offshoot and the so-called Pakistani Taliban.

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