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England shake off virus to lead 174-0 at lunch on first day against Pakistan

The drama of the day started before a ball was even bowled, as at 7:30am local time it was confirmed that the game would go ahead as planned after a virus that had swept through the England camp had threatened to postpone the start of proceedings for 24 hours.

Evening Standard

Only Virat Kohli could have hit those two sixes: Haris Rauf

NEW DELHI: Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf believes that no other batsman in world cricket save the peerless Virat Kohli could have hit him for those two sixes in that thrilling India victory against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup match in October.

The Times of India

Will Jacks given surprise debut for England’s first Test in Pakistan since 2005

England are playing a first Test match between the nations in the country for 17 years

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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 - UK

England to play Pakistan despite viral infection that swept through squad

Tourists commit to first Test in Pakistan since 2005 after up to 14 members of group were struck down

Wales Online

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

The Guardian - AU

England’s first Test in Pakistan since 2005 goes ahead despite virus in camp

The match got under way on Thursday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

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Pakistan star Abdullah Shafique motivated by Jurgen Klopp ahead of first England Test

Pakistan opening batsman Abdullah Shafique is a huge fan of Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and uses his coaching mentality as motivation for his own game

Daily Mirror

Liam Livingstone relishing chance to ‘live childhood dream’ against Pakistan

The batting all-rounder’s eye-catching shots in the shorter formats have earned him his Test chance.

The Independent UK

Pakistan gets a new army chief, but will he play the old game?

General Asim Munir, Pakistan’s new military chief, took command this week amid security and economic crises and a deepening political rift between opposition leader Imran Khan and the government. Can the new man on the job stem the chaos, and would that entail the old way of doing military business…

France 24

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 in Pakistan could be delayed after virus sweeps through camp

A final decision on whether the first Test between Pakistan and England will start on time will be taken tomorrow morning after over a dozen members of the England camp went down with a virus.

Evening Standard

England forced into one change to their team as first Test goes ahead as planned

The first Test was given the green light to start on time with England replacing the ill Ben Foakes with Will Jacks for a Test debut

Daily Mirror

Pakistan suicide bombing targets polio workers killing four in deadly explosion

The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in the southwestern city of Quetta, Pakistan, which injured around 20 police officers and a four year old girl

Daily Mirror

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Pakistan eyeing ICC World Test Championship final with win over England: Babar Azam

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Wednesday said the upcoming Test series against England at home will give his team its best shot to grab a final spot in the 2nd edition of the ICC World Test Championship.

The Guardian - UK

Leaking luggage, Minder and a £1,000 bonus: memories of touring Pakistan

A Test series in Pakistan is always an experience. I’ve been present for three of the previous four tours so I’m conditioned for the odd surprise

Reuters

Nine workers killed after Pakistan coal mine caves in - commissioner

At least nine workers were killed after a coal mine caved in in northwestern Pakistan's Orakzai district on Wednesday, a government official said.

Daily Mirror

'People stop me in the street to tell me I look like Kim Kardashian'

Aisha Ali had no idea what people were talking about when they said she looked like a Kardashian after moving to London from Pakistan and initially ignored it, but now she's embraced the comparison

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The Texas Tribune

An Afghan soldier fleeing the Taliban spent months reaching the U.S. to request asylum. He was arrested at the Texas border.

Abdul Wasi Safi was trying to reach his brother, who immigrated legally to Houston after helping the U.S. military. Legal experts say Wasi may have to serve a criminal sentence before he can pursue asylum.

Evening Standard

Former China president Jiang Zemin dies, aged 96

Jiang Zemin led China out from political obscurity in the 1990s

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

Asharq Al-Awsat

Bomber Hits Pakistan Police Protecting Polio Teams, 3 Dead

A suicide bomber blew himself up near a truck carrying police officers on their way to protect polio workers near Quetta Wednesday, killing a police officer and two civilians.

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

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