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2nd Test: England stutter in victory pursuit, Pakistan in charge | Cricket News – Times of India

MULTAN (Pakistan): Pakistan set England a tricky victory target of 297 and then reduced the touring side to 36 for two on an eventful third day of the second Test to stay on course for a series-levelling victory on Thursday.Salman Agha, dropped twice early in his knock, smashed a belligerent 63 as Pakistan posted 221 all out in their second innings in the spin-dominated contest.It left England substantial total to win the match and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-Test series but their batters struggled against the turning ball on a track where spinners from both sides have done well.England, still 261 runs behind their target, will expect vice captain Ollie Pope (21) and batting mainstay Joe Root (12) to put their chase back on track when play resumes on Friday.Earlier, Sajid Kh...
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4 wickets for just 14 runs! How Sajid Khan sparked England’s dramatic middle-order collapse in 2nd Test | Cricket News – Times of India

Sajid Khan's celebration (Photo Credits: @TheRealPCB on X) NEW DELHI: England’s steady march in the second Test against Pakistan was halted abruptly by Sajid Khan, whose spell of sharp off-spin triggered a rapid batting collapse.After being well-placed at 211/2, England lost four wickets for just 14 runs, finding themselves reeling at 225/6 in the final session of Day 2 at Multan.Sajid’s brilliant bowling performance ensured Pakistan seized control at a crucial phase, leaving England trailing by 127 runs.The collapse began with the dismissal of England’s talisman Joe Root, who had looked comfortable until Sajid deceived him with a well-flighted delivery.On the third ball of the 42nd over, Root attempted a sweep but only managed an inside edge onto his boot, sending the ball rolling into t...
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‘Hopefully many more to come…’: Harry Brook on his record stand with Joe Root | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: During a record 454-stand with Joe Root, Harry Brook, whose spectacular 317 was a major factor in England's victory over Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs in Multan, stated that his strategy was to simply bat for as long as possible.The 454 runs that Root and Brook shared together are the highest partnership for England in Test cricket, surpassing the 411 runs that Peter May and Colin Cowdrey shared in 1957 against the West Indies.The record stand helped England declare at 823/7, and on day five, they bowled out Pakistan for 220 to secure an incredible victory."I enjoyed it a lot. It was tough out there with the heat, but it was good to be out there with Rooty, putting on that partnership. We just wanted to bat as long as possible and get as many runs as we could. It was a good...
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‘Brydon Carse can do that Mark Wood role’: Nasser Hussain hails England’s pace sensation ahead of Pakistan Tests | Cricket News – Times of India

Brydon Carse (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former England skipper Nasser Hussain heaped praise on Brydon Carse ahead of his Test debut for the Three Lions and said that the 29-year-old has got a lot of pace.Carse will be playing maiden long-format match in the upcoming first Test match against Pakistan in Multan.Earlier on Saturday, the England Cricket Board (ECB) released a statement and announced that pacer Brydon Carse will be making his Test debut in the first Test match of the three-game series."England Men have confirmed their XI for the first Test against Pakistan, set to commence on Monday in Multan. Durham seamer Brydon Carse will be making his Test debut. With England Captain Ben Stokes still recovering from a hamstring tear, Ollie Pope will captain the side in h...
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Ben Stokes back as England announce squad for Pakistan Test tour | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Captain Ben Stokes will rejoin the England Test team for the upcoming tour of Pakistan in October. The news was confirmed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Tuesday, as they revealed a 17-member squad for the three-match series starting on October 7.Stokes, who missed the series against Sri Lanka this month due to a hamstring injury sustained during The Hundred in August, is in the process of recovery. Zak Crawley, who has been out since July with a fractured right little finger, is also set to return."Zak Crawley returns to the squad after missing out since the West Indies series in July. Captain Ben Stokes is also included as he continues his recovery from a hamstring tear," Reuters quoted ECB as saying.Spinner Rehan Ahmed, who debuted in a Test in Karachi during ...
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