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Daily Mirror
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Matthew Cooper

First England vs Pakistan Test could be moved due to unrest after Imran Khan shooting

The historic first Test between England and Pakistan could be moved from Rawalpindi amid rising political tensions in the region.

England have not played Test cricket in Pakistan since 2005 due to security concerns, but successfully returned earlier this year for an enthralling seven-match T20I series ahead of the two countries meeting in the T20 World Cup final.

However, after former Prime Minister and World Cup-winning cricket captain Imran Khan survived an assassination attempt in the region earlier this month, political unrest has grown. Khan has asked his supporters to continue marching to the capital city Islamabad to demand a fresh general election after he lost a no confidence vote in parliament and was ousted as Prime Minister in April.

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