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England tour of Pakistan 2022

Under-fire Pakistan skipper Babar Azam blamed injuries to his frontline fast bowlers for a clean sweep in the Test series at the hands of Ben Stokes-led England on December 20.

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'When you don't have the backbone of your bowling...': Babar Azam explains why Pakistan suffered historic whitewash at home

On the back of a superb performance on debut from Rehan Ahmed and Harry Brook's third consecutive century, England on December 20 (Tuesday) trounced Pakistan by eight wickets in the third and final Test match in Karachi.

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Pakistan on free fall in World Test Championship standings after humiliating 0-3 Test series defeat against England at home

On the back of a superb performance on debut from Rehan Ahmed and Harry Brook's third consecutive century, England on December 20 (Tuesday) trounced Pakistan by eight wickets in the third and final Test match in Karachi.

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'Stop comparing Babar Azam to Virat Kohli': Ex-Pakistan cricketer lambasts current skipper for poor leadership

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Pakistan vs England: Three Lions complete historic 3-0 whitewash, trounce Babar Azam's men by eight wickets in 3rd Test

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam stayed off the field for first hour on Day 2 (December 18) of the third Test against England at National Stadium, Karachi.

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Not allowed to go for dinner with teammates and family, Babar Azam stays off the field for first hour in protest: Report

Teenager Rehan Ahmed became the youngest men's Test debutant for England on December 17 (Saturday) when he was handed his maiden Test cap moments before the 3rd Test match between Pakistan and the Three Lions in Karachi.

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Sachin, Rehan and more: Country-wise list of youngest cricketers to feature in Test cricket

Babar Azam-led Pakistan will walk out in the third and final Test of the series in Karachi on December 17 which will also be Azhar Ali's final Test appearance.

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'Aapko lagta hai meri performance pe farak pad raha hai': Babar Azam left fuming over reporter's question

Pakistan's star batter Azhar Ali has announced his retirement from the longest format of the game on Friday (December 16) as the third Test against England will be his last dance.

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Big News: Pakistan's star batter announces retirement ahead of 3rd Test against England

Ahead of the third Test match against England, Pakistan suffered a major setback as young pace sensation Naseem Shah was ruled out of the final game of the series.

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Pak vs Eng: Pakistan suffer another major injury setback ahead of 3rd Test as star pacer ruled out

Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik suggested a change in the Test outfit ahead of the last Test of the three-Test series.

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Shoaib Malik suggests two changes in Pakistan's batting lineup for Karachi Test including Sarfaraz Ahmed's comeback  

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Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Match Prediction: Shreyas Iyer's PBKS need a win to re-enter the top four and improve their chances of qualifying for playoffs.

Both CSK and PBKS have a few out-of-form players.

CSK will rely on young talent to help them put up a big score or chase one.

PBKS have 11 points from nine games so far.

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CSK vs PBKS Match Prediction: With nothing to lose, MS Dhoni's men look to end losing streak at home against nervy Punjab Kings

Kolkata Knight Riders clarified there is no love lost between Kuldeep Yadav and Rinku Singh after the video of the leg-spinner slapping the batter during banter went viral.

Kuldeep Yadav slapped Rinku Singh after the match as they engaged in banter. 

Kuldeep and Rinku have shared the KKR dressing room for a few seasons.

Kuldeep and Rinku play together for Uttar Pradesh as well. 

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'Media vs Reality': KKR respond to viral video of Kuldeep Yadav slapping Rinku Singh with a post-match video of two 'UP boys'

CSK vs PBKS Predicted Playing XI: MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings may look to experiment at home against a desperate Punjab Kings.

Glenn Maxwell is yet to fire with the bat.

Ponting may look to use Xavier Bartlett in place of Azmatullah Omarzai. 

CSK have the option to test out young talent. 

Glenn Maxwell of Punjab Kings reacts during the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match 44 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens stadium. 

CSK vs PBKS Predicted Playing XI: Ponting may continue to favour Maxwell in spin-friendly Chennai, Dhoni has option for change of pacer

IPL 2025, DC vs KKR: Ajinkya Rahane shrugged off injury concerns but his teammate Anukul Roy revealed that he got stitches on his hand.

Ajinkya Rahane scored 26 runs from 14 balls.

Rahane went off the field in the 11th over.

Sunil Narine led KKR in Rahane's absence. 

Ajinkya Rahane

'He got a few stitches, but...': KKR spinner gives update on Ajinkya Rahane's injury after victory over Delhi Capitals

IPL 2025, DC vs KKR: Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel gave it all despite hand injury but it was enough to take his side to victory.

Axar Patel took 2 wickets and scored 43 runs against KKR.

Axar and Ajinkya Rahane got injured while fielding.

Axar hopes to get fit before the match against SRH. 

Axar Patel

'Skin peeled off. Whenever I tried batting, it was paining': Axar Patel gives injury update after 14-run defeat to KKR

Weeks ahead of the Test series against India, England head coach Brendon McCullum has called up his former teammate Tim Southee to serve as fast-bowling consultant.

England's fast-bowling consultant has signed a one-year deal with Lancashire.

Recently-retired Tim Southee has a good rapport with Brendon McCullum.

Southee has 55 wickets from 13 Tests against India.

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England head coach Brendon McCullum calls former teammate with 55 wickets vs India for home Test series to help Ben Stokes-led side: Report

Weeks ahead of the tour of England, the likes of Karun Nair and Rajat Patidar are set for a comeback as selectors are not sure about Sarfaraz Khan on overseas tours.

Axar Patel and Shreyas Iyer are reportedly missing from the list of players for England tour.

There are concerns around Mohammed Siraj's form in red-ball cricket. 

Karun Nair is likely to get a chance to prove himself on India 'A' tour of England. 

Karun Nair, Axar Patel

Karun Nair to return but Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel still on sidelines as BCCI shortlists 35 players for England Test series: Report

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England tour of Pakistan, 2022

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20 Sep - 21 Dec

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