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Pakistan turn up pressure on final morning of first England Test

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

The Independent UK

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…

Evening Standard

Injured England all-rounder Liam Livingstone ruled out of remainder of Pakistan Test series

RAWALPINDI: England all-rounder Liam Livingstone was on Monday ruled out of the remainder of the Test series against Pakistan after sustaining a right knee injury during the first match here.

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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

Daily Mirror

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.

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

The Independent UK

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.

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Pakistan need 343 runs to win first Test after England declaration

The tourists scored quick runs on day four at Rawalpindi

The Independent UK

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

Daily Mirror

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

The Independent UK

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

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.

Evening Standard

England need 'crazy moments' to beat Pakistan as hosts "happy with a draw" says Will Jacks

England have vowed to go all out in their attempts to win the first Test against Pakistan despite the Rawalpindi pitch being so flat PCB chairman Ramiz Raja called it "embarrassing"

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Pakistan admit embarrassment at "half-baked" pitch for England Test after "disgrace" jibe

The pitch for the first Test between Pakistan and England in Rawalpindi has been branded an embarrassment by PCB chief Ramiz Raja

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan openers fight back in first Test in response to England’s mammoth 657

The Pakistan openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique put on an unbroken 181 as England’s bowlers toiled on the flat pitch in Rawalpindi

Daily Mirror

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

Daily Mirror

Harry Brook breaks Ben Stokes record before Pakistan's openers make England toil

Pakistan reached 181-0 at the close of play on day two of the first Test against England in Rawalpindi, with Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq both scoring half-centuries after the visitors racked up 657

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The Independent UK

Pakistan respond strongly to England’s 657 in Rawalpindi

The hosts had no lost a wicket by tea

Daily Mirror

Pakistan chief hails 'breathtaking' England batting and admits "I wasn't expecting this"

England were outstanding with the bat as they scored 657 in their first innings against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, with Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope and Harry Brook scoring brilliant hundreds

Daily Mirror

Pakistan chiefs branded "disgrace" as England cash in on lifeless Rawalpindi pitch

England hit the fastest 500 ever in a Test match during an incredible day batting in Pakistan, but fans weren't happy with the ease the visitors dismantled the Pakistan bowling

Daily Mirror

5 talking points as Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope and Harry Brook smash hundreds

England were outstanding with the bat against Pakistan, scoring a record 506 runs on day one of the first Test in Rawalpindi with Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope and Harry Brook all cashing in

The Independent UK

‘I’ve never seen a day like that’: Record-breaking England delight Zak Crawley

Crawley was one of four England batters to make a century on the opening day of the first Test in Rawalpindi

The Times of India

England break 112-year-old record, score 506 runs vs Pakistan on Day 1 of Rawalpindi Test

NEW DELHI: Team England on Thursday rewrote the record books, smashing 506 runs on the opening day of the Rawalpindi Test against Pakistan.

Daily Mirror

Jos Buttler lauds "dominant" Zak Crawley as he makes history for England with ton

Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett were in sublime form for England, with both openers scoring brilliant hundreds in the historic first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi

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