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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"

Daily Mirror

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 Independent 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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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

Ben Stokes doubles down on draw mantra after England's stunning win in Pakistan

Ben Stokes has reiterated his England side "have got no interest in playing for draws" following their stunning win over Pakistan on an incredibly flat Rawalpindi pitch

Daily Mirror

James Anderson makes extraordinary England claim after epic Pakistan victory

James Anderson has hailed England's magnificent win over Pakistan in Rawalpindi, with the 40-year-old once again playing a starring role in a memorable Test match victory

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes "masterclass" hailed after sealing "one of England's finest ever" Test wins

England beat Pakistan by 74 runs in the first Test in Rawalpindi, with captain Ben Stokes earning huge praise for the way he and his side refused to settle for a draw

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Anderson and Robinson bowl England to stunning first Test win over Pakistan

Jimmy Anderson and Ollie Robinson took four wickets apiece as England beat Pakistan by 74 runs on the final day of the first Test in Rawalpindi

The Guardian - UK

England Test victory over Pakistan ‘one of finest ever’, says Michael Atherton

Ben Stokes’ side pulled off a dramatic 74-run win on a gripping day five at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

The Independent UK

England joy as spinner Jack Leach seals stunning Pakistan win in Rawalpindi gloom

England claimed a famous victory against Pakistan here today, taking five wickets after tea on the last day to win by 74 runs.

Evening Standard

Aggressive England clinch thrilling first-Test win over Pakistan

Ben Stokes’ bold captaincy paid off as the tourists narrowly beat the setting sun in Rawalpindi

The Independent UK

England snatch famous Pakistan victory after thrilling final day

Ben Stokes’s side secured a 74-run victory on a gripping day five at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

The Independent UK

England win thrilling Test match vs Pakistan as bold Ben Stokes declaration pays off

England did everything in their power to try and force a win on a lifeless Rawalpindi surface and they were rewarded for their efforts with a famous victory over Pakistan

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

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The Independent UK

Pakistan turn up pressure on final morning of first England Test

Pakistan are looking to punish England’s daring declaration in Rawalpindi

Evening Standard

Pakistan take charge against England on thrilling final day as Shakeel and Rizwan punish spinners

A morning of two halves occurred in Rawalpindi as Pakistan initially showed no interest in pursuing victory before launching an assault on England’s spinners that placed them ahead of the game for the first time. The session finished with Pakistan requiring 174 for victory and England needing a further seven…

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes tipped to go down as "one of the most significant England captains ever"

Former England captain Michael Atherton has praised Ben Stokes for being "prepared to lose to win" after he made a brave decision to declare against Pakistan in Rawalpindi

The Independent UK

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.

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The Independent UK

England’s daring declaration sets up thrilling final day against Pakistan

Pakistan need 263 more runs to defeat England, with eight wickets remaining

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

Pakistan need 343 runs to win first Test after England declaration

The tourists scored quick runs on day four at Rawalpindi

Daily Mirror

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

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

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