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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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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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Australia star batters Travis Head and Steve Smith smashed individual centuries to light up Gabba on day 2 of the third Test match against India. 

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Virat Kohli congratulated Virat Kohli for his Test century against India at Gabba. 

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