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Giant Windbreaks, Outsized Fans And Patio Heaters: Here's How Pakistan Aim To Beat England In 3rd Test

The Pakistan vs England three-match Test series is perfectly poised at 1-1 after two matches at the Multan Cricket Stadium. The visitors won the first game by an innings and 47 runs, but Shan Masood-led Pakistan bounced back with a 152-run victory in the second game. What worked in favour of Pakistan in the second game was the fact that the pitch assisted their spinners in a great manner. Right-arm off break bowler Sajid Khan and left-arm orthodox Noman Ali accounted for all the 20 England wickets that fell in the game. As a result, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is keen to prepare another turning track for the third and deciding game of the series that is set to take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.

ICC Hall of Famer Alastair Cook Expresses Admiration For England's 'Bazball' Of Cricket

Former England opener and recent International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Famer Alastair Cook expressed his admiration for the Three Lions' highly-attacking and positive 'Bazball' brand of cricket under Test captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, saying that he has not seen a team pushing as many boundaries as the current England side. Cook travelled to the UAE for the announcement of his induction into the ICC Hall of Fame, where he and his family also watched the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Final between New Zealand and South Africa, which the former won.

"At That Point...": England Spinner Jack Leach On Fears Of Career Ending Due To Injury

England's left-arm spinner Jack Leach admitted that he feared about his international career being over after being left out of the home summer games. Leach was out of action since January due to a knee injury sustained during the first Test against India in Hyderabad. But Leach, 33, was recalled into England's Test team for their ongoing tour of Pakistan, where he's picked 14 wickets in two games at Multan. "After a long time out with injury, I felt maybe that might be it, even though I knew this tour was the other side of the summer."

David Cameron's Favourite Indian Cricketers: Ex UK PM At NDTV World Summit

Former British Prime Minister David Cameron praised Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli as an "extraordinary leader" at the NDTV World Summit. Cameron was asked to choose his favourite Indian cricketer and he went on to shower praise on Rahul Dravid and Virat Kohli. He started by saying that he is so old that he grew up watching the legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi and also recalled watching Rahul Dravid score a brilliant century in England. He went on to say that in Virat, India had an extraordinary leader and he showed incredible captaincy and inspiration on the field.

Sajid Khan, Noman Ali 'Keep It Simple' For Perfect Mix To Put England In Spin

Sajid Khan and Noman Ali are as different as chalk and cheese but they gelled perfectly as they tore through England's batting to give Pakistan a long-awaited Test win. The spin pair took all 20 wickets on a worn, turning, Multan track for a 152-run win to set up a third Test winner-takes-all showdown at Rawalpindi starting on Thursday. Left-armer Noman, 38, is the senior partner of a pair who have played together in eight Tests. "We bowled with a lot of confidence and his energy is always very high," Noman told AFP about his partner, off-spinner Sajid.

Jordan Cox Set For England Test Debut During New Zealand Tour

Jordan Cox is poised to make his Test debut as England's wicketkeeper during their upcoming tour of New Zealand. This opportunity arises as Jamie Smith is set to miss part of the series due to paternity leave. Cox, who will turn 24 on Monday as per ESPNcricinfo, has been England's reserve batter for the last five Tests and now has the chance to make his mark in December. Smith and his partner are expecting their first child in mid-December, coinciding with either the second or third Test against New Zealand.

Watch: Ben Stokes Suffers Funniest Dismissal Of All Time, Internet In Splits

England suffered defeat to Pakistan by a mammoth 152 runs in the second Test in Multan, failing to chase down a target of 297. But despite the middle order failing, England's captain Ben Stokes -- returning from injury -- held strong with 37 at one end, at a rate of more than run-a-ball. However, his knock came to a rather hilarious end, as not only did he lose his wicket, but also flung his bat out of control into the air as he attempted the shot.

"Read Some Things That Were Horrid": Shan Masood On Kamran Ghulam Replacing Babar Azam

Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood praised Kamran Ghulam for rising to the challenge of replacing Babar Azam amid the backlash from fans. Ghulam was one of the names that popped up when Pakistan's historic victory was discussed across the globe. He certainly had his say in ending Pakistan's first Test win at home since February 2021. But the journey wasn't easy for him.

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Giant Windbreaks, Outsized Fans And Patio Heaters: Here's How Pakistan Aim To Beat England In 3rd Test

ICC Hall of Famer Alastair Cook Expresses Admiration For England's 'Bazball' Of Cricket

"At That Point...": England Spinner Jack Leach On Fears Of Career Ending Due To Injury

David Cameron's Favourite Indian Cricketers: Ex UK PM At NDTV World Summit

Sajid Khan, Noman Ali 'Keep It Simple' For Perfect Mix To Put England In Spin

Jordan Cox Set For England Test Debut During New Zealand Tour

Watch: Ben Stokes Suffers Funniest Dismissal Of All Time, Internet In Splits

"Read Some Things That Were Horrid": Shan Masood On Kamran Ghulam Replacing Babar Azam