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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

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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

Daily Mirror

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.

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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

Daily Mirror

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

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

The Independent UK

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

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

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

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

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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

The Guardian - AU

Historic Pakistan Test to go ahead despite virus striking England players

England’s first Test in Pakistan in 17 years almost derailed by virus but the ECB have confirmed they have enough players to field an XI

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The Independent UK

England awaiting late decision on whether Pakistan Test begins on Thursday

Approximately 13 to 14 members of the touring party are affected by a viral infection.

The Independent UK

England’s first Test with Pakistan could be postponed over ‘viral infection’ in camp

England’s squad has been hit by illness, with 13 to 14 members of the touring party affected

The Independent UK

First Test against Pakistan could be put back a day as England affected by virus

Approximately 13 to 14 members of the touring party are affected by the illness.

Evening Standard

Start of Pakistan Test match in doubt after England suffer virus outbreak

The start of England’s Test series against Pakistan is in doubt with over half of the playing squad impacted by illness.

The Guardian - UK

Decision on Pakistan v England series opener delayed until morning of Test

England and Pakistan will wait until the morning of Thursday’s historic first Test in Rawalpindi before deciding whether it will begin as scheduled after a “viral infection” broke out among the touring party

Evening Standard

Illness hits England camp on eve of Pakistan Test with half of squad suffering from virus

England’s preparations for their first Test series in Pakistan for 17 years have taken a major hit as half the squad have gone down with a virus the day before the first Test is set to begin.

Daily Mirror

England vs Pakistan Test could be delayed due to sickness and diarrhoea bug in squad

As many as 14 members of the tour party are struggling with the illness, including captain Ben Stokes who has been laid low ahead of the first Test on Friday

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