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Return to Rawalpindi evokes memories for England of ‘mega win’

Pakistan are in flux while the tourists are more settled, but the toss will be crucial for both in the decisive third Test

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan vs England: Rehan Ahmed recalled as tourists pick three spinners for Test series decider

Another turning pitch awaits for third Test in Rawalpindi after England were spun out in punishing Multan defeat

Evening Standard

England select specialist spin trio for third Test decider against Pakistan

Rehan Ahmed has come into the team for the third Test in Rawalpindi with tourists expecting a turning pitch

The Guardian - UK

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Pakistan bake Rawalpindi pitch with patio heaters and giant fans in bid to send England spinning in final Test

The third and final Test takes place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and begins on Thursday

The Independent UK

Pakistan use patio heaters and giant fans to prepare pitch for third Test

Shan Masood says the hosts want another turning surface in the Rawalpindi decider against England

The Guardian - UK

Pointers to ‘Pindi: five things to look out for in the Pakistan v England decider

With the home side basking in the glow of victory in the second Test, an intriguing matchup awaits both teams in Rawalpindi

The Guardian - UK

‘No complaints’: England’s McCullum unfazed by Pakistan’s pitch tactic

Brendon McCullum says Pakistan’s decision to re-use the first-Test pitch was a “good punt” and that England have no complaints about the tactic

The Guardian - UK

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Pakistan Locks Down Capital Ahead Of Asian Security Meeting

Pakistan implements security lockdown in Islamabad and Rawalpindi ahead of SCO meeting due to recent militant attacks.

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Bangladesh beat Pakistan by six wickets to seal historic cricket series win

Bangladesh seal their first Test series win against Pakistan with win in Rawalpindi to take the tour 2-0.

Al Jazeera

Cricket: Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 10 wickets in historic Rawalpindi Test

Bangladesh dedicates win to people killed in recent protests, and top player donates prize money to flood survivors.

Al Jazeera

Key Pakistani Islamist party begins sit-in to protest increase in electricity bills

Pakistani officials say hundreds of supporters of a key Islamist party have started a sit-in protest in the garrison city of Rawalpindi after authorities detained several people to stop them from holding a rally in the neighboring capital, citing security reasons

The Independent UK

No reason to believe that Champions Trophy will not be held in Pakistan: PCB

PCB optimistic about hosting Champions Trophy, ICC delegation to inspect venues in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi.

The Hindu

Pakistan official admits involvement in rigging election results

Pakistan’s election commission will ‘hold an enquiry’ after Rawalpindi commissioner Liaqat Ali Chattha’s announcement.

Al Jazeera

‘Used to be a festival’: Why Pakistan is seeing a subdued election campaign

Crackdown and censure on the main opposition party turns the run-up to the February 8 election into a lukewarm affair.

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The Hindu

Rizwan credits ton against Sri Lanka to Hyderabad curator, says he will pray for him

Rizwan remembers curator's prediction of two 100s, guides Pakistan to record-breaking chase with unbeaten 131. Feels like playing in Rawalpindi due to Hyderabad's hospitality. Advised Shafique to break target into smaller parts, communication & calculation key to success.

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan police ‘close to locating’ family of Sara Sharif

Rawalpindi police chief says his force have interrogated relatives of dead 10-year-old’s father, wanted for questioning

The Hindu

Rawalpindi gains the upper hand in troubled Pakistan

With the military establishment emerging stronger and civilian institutions getting weaker, the people of Pakistan face more trouble

Evening Standard

The Ashes: Ben Stokes’ blue-sky thinking pays dividends with Rawalpindi re-creation

First battle of this fascinating Ashes series comes in the field as England captain Ben Stokes gets creative

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The Hindu

Pak says it is ready for talks ‘with open mind’

New Delhi, May 29: Pakistan, in its latest communication to India, is believed to have expressed its willingness to discuss “with an open mind” every proposal or alternative that may be put forward at the talks to resolve the deadlock, according to the Karachi newspaper “Dawn.” A special representative of…

The Hindu

Pak vs NZ | Chapman’s century stuns Pakistan; Kiwis draw level in T20 series

Mark Chapman scored 104 to resurrect a second-string New Zealand team to a sensational series-levelling victory against Pakistan in the 5th T20 at Rawalpindi

Asharq Al-Awsat

More Clashes in Pakistan as Police Try to Arrest Imran Khan

Clashes between Pakistan's police and supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan persisted for a second day outside his home in the eastern city of Lahore on Wednesday, a day after officers went to arrest him for failing to appear in court on graft charges. There have also been clashes…

Dynamite News

I was offered lead role in Bollywood movie "Gangster": Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar

In India, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar, has a huge fan base. Akhtar, who was named "Rawalpindi Express" after his hometown of Rawalpindi in Pakistan's Punjab region, was born there and has achieved much in cricket. Read further on Dynamite News:

Daily Mirror

Pitch for first England vs Pakistan Test penalised by ICC after "embarrassing" criticism

The pitch for the first Test between England and Pakistan in Rawalpindi has been rated "below average" by the ICC, with match referee Andy Pycroft criticising the surface for offering "almost no assistance to any type of bowler"

The Independent UK

Rawalpindi pitch below average in first Pakistan vs England Test, says ICC

England won the match by 74 runs despite the pitch yielding seven centurions and 1,768 runs over the five days

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes’s all-conquering captaincy marks daring England win a true great

Rawalpindi stands out due to the captain’s utter confidence in both the ballsy plan and his team’s ability to carry it out

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