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Pakistan vs England: Multan magic from James Anderson, Ollie Robinson and Mark Wood

Three wickets, one each from James Anderson, Ollie Robinson and Mark Wood would change the complexion of the afternoon as Pakistan were reduced from 66 for none to 83 for three with each delivery as magical as the last.

Evening Standard

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

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

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Will Jacks keeps Pakistan in check as England dig deep in search of lead

Pakistan closed day three of the first Test on 499-7, still 158 behind, despite centuries for Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq and Babar Azam

The Guardian - UK

England take late wickets to keep victory hopes alive after Babar Azam's superb century

Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq and Babar Azam all scored centuries for Pakistan, but England remain 158 runs in front heading into day four as Ben Stokes' men attempt to push for an unlikely victory

Daily Mirror

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

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

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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

England made to toil after Pakistan pile on the runs in reply to 657 all out

Openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique both moved towards centuries for the hosts.

The Independent UK

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

Daily Mirror

Top French court validates deportation of imam accused of hate speech

France's top administrative court has given the green light for imam Hassan Iquioussen, accused of hate speech, to be deported to Morocco. But police have been unable to arrest him.

Radio France Internationale

Book Seen with Azhar Imam Renews Debate Over Enlightenment Concept

A photo of a book that appeared next to Al Azhar Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb during his return flight from a European country, renewed on Sunday a debate over the concept of enlightenment among some of his supporters in Egypt. The debate started when Dr. Khaled Montaser posted on his Twitter…

Asharq Al-Awsat

French court suspends the deportation of conservative imam to Morocco

An administrative court in Paris has suspended a deportation order against a France-born Moroccan imam who the government had accused of promoting hate and posing a threat to society.

Radio France Internationale

Ton-up Shafique drives Pakistan’s record chase at Galle against Sri Lanka

Opener Abdullah Shafique hit a gritty century to keep Pakistan in the hunt to chase down a victory target of 342 in the opening Test against Sri Lanka on Tuesday

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Shadab gives Pakistan ODI series sweep against West Indies

The series win lifted Pakistan to No. 4 on the points table — immediately above West Indies — in the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League

The Hindu

Spinner Nawaz lifts Pakistan to big win over West Indies

West Indies stumbled against left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz as Pakistan recorded a thumping 120-run victory in the second ODI

The Hindu

Babar's 17th ODI century earns Pakistan win over West Indies

Both Babar and Imam dominated the spinners and pace on a wicket conducive for batting

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Babar’s ton leads Pakistan to ODI series win over Australia

The Pakistan skipper smashes his second successive hundred.

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Pakistan levels ODI series with 6-wicket win over Australia

Pakistan marched to 349-4 with an over to spare

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3rd Test | Naseem, Afridi combine to bowl out Australia for 391 on day two

Australia could snare the wicket of only Imam-ul-Haq for 11 on the slow pitch before Shafique and Azhar shared a gritty 70-run stand in two hours

ABC News

Toothless Australia outplayed by Pakistan in dismal drawn first Test in Rawalpindi

Pakistan's openers run up 0-252 against a toothless Australia on day five of the first Test in Rawalpindi, which ends in a dull and inevitable draw.

The Hindu

Azhar Ali’s 185 takes Pakistan to 476-4 declared on day two

Ali shared a 208-run second wicket stand with Imam-ul-Haq who made 157

Daily Record

Brothers take mosque leader hostage after he marries their sister in secret wedding

Adal Ditta, Imran Ditta, Shaban Ditta and their relative Mohammed Jamil shaved the Imam's beard off in an act of degradation as they did not agree with the marriage.

The Hindu

Pakistan vs Australia | Imam's century takes Pakistan to commanding 245-1 on day one

Veteran Azhar Ali was also looking solid on 64 not out.

ABC News

Pakistan's Imam-Ul-Haq, Azhar Ali dominate Australia on opening day of historic Test in Rawalpindi

Australia endures a gruelling day in the field while Pakistan's top order takes charge of the first day of the first Test in Rawalpindi.

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