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Pakistan hold full-strength training session ahead of Karachi Test

Posted on by ali.hassan

KARACHI: Pakistan held a full-strength training session on Thursday at the National Bank Cricket Arena before the final Test of the three-game series against England, starting on Saturday.

All the players of Pakistan’s Test squad participated in the first training session held in Karachi while only a few England players were present on the field today along with their coaches.

On Thursday, England’s players and coaches observed the pitch and evaluated the conditions of the venue for a long part before they return to the ground for the full-strength training session tomorrow.

On the other hand, Pakistan captain Babar Azam along with head coach Saqlain Mushtaq and batting Mohammad Yousuf also assessed the wicket keenly in order to plan accordingly for the last game.

Pakistan players engaged in rigorous batting, fielding and bowling drills throughout the day as they gear up for the final encounter and deny England a chance to clean sweep the series.

It is pertinent to mention here that England have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series after they beat Pakistan in Rawalpindi and Multan Tests.

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PAK v ENG: Training session at Gaddafi stadium cancelled due to rain

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LAHORE: The heavy and persistent rainfall in the city has led to the cancellation of scheduled training sessions on Tuesday (today) at Gaddafi Stadium.

The fifth match of the historic seven-match T20I series between Pakistan and England will be played tomorrow at the same venue.

The drizzly weather of the city appears to be upsetting for millions of cricket fans who are eagerly waiting for tomorrow’s match.

Earlier both the team reached Lahore on Monday after facing each other in four T20I games held at Karachi’s National Stadium.

The action-filled Karachi leg of the tour witnessed full houses and knife-edged competitions between the two teams as the series is currently level at 2-2.

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Moeen, Buttler to lead England on T20I tour of Pakistan

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LONDON: England have announced a 19-member T20I squad for the upcoming tour of Pakistan with Moeen Ali set to lead the team before Jos Buttler assumes the charge in the latter stage of the seven-match T20I series scheduled from September 20 to October 2.

England’s white-ball skipper Buttler is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf injury and will join the team later on the tour, confirmed England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

Liam Livingstone and Chris Jordan have been rested for the tour as they are completing their rehabilitation from the injuries.

Meanwhile, five uncapped players also received a call-up in England’s squad for the historic tour of Pakistan, which include two batters Jordan Cox and Will Jacks, and three seamers Tom Helm, Olly Stone and Luke Wood.

It is pertinent to mention that the forthcoming tour marks England’s first visit to Pakistan after a gap of 17 years. The team last toured the country back in 2005 for three Tests and five ODIs.

England Men’s Squad Tour of Pakistan: 

Jos Buttler (Captain), Moeen Ali (Vice-Captain), Harry Brook, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Liam Dawson, Richard Gleeson, Tom Helm, Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Olly Stone, Reece Topley, David Willey, Chris Woakes, Luke Wood, Mark Wood

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