Brilliant Brook misses out on century as England dominate Pakistan
Harry Brook missed out on a century after notching 91 from 93 balls in a masterful innings that headlined a dominant England batting performance against Pakistan on day two of the first Test at Headin
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20.08.2026
Uzbekistan, Pakistan to add Karachi flight as tourism ties expand
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20.08.2026
Tongue and Robinson’s high fives put England in control against Pakistan
First Test day one: Pakistan 171; England 112-2Root (37*) and Cox (23*) add 64 to leave deficit of 59For all that Joe Root was playing his 167th Test match for England, and had led the side on 65 prev
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19.08.2026
England v Pakistan: first men’s cricket Test, day one – live
Updates from Headingley; play starts 11am BST Ali Martin on ‘El Dysfunctiono’ | The Spin | Mail TanyaWarm applause as Joe Root leads England out at the start of his second spell as permanent captain.
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19.08.2026
Pakistan challenges top court order to move Imran Khan to private hospital
Government files a review of Supreme Court order, arguing that the jailed ex-PM should be examined at a public hospital.
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aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Pakistan: Could ex-PM Imran Khan make a new deal?
The imprisoned former prime minister of Pakistan was moved to a hospital for medical treatment, ushering speculation over the possibility of new political negotiations.
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19.08.2026
Pakistan have pedigree but lack wizardry 10 years on from glorious summer | Taha Hashim
Tourists return to England having won just two of their last 13 Test series amid rapidly changing personnelLast Friday was a glorious anniversary for Pakistani cricket, 10 years on from a 10-wicket wi
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18.08.2026
Root won't 'rip up' Bazball blueprint as Babar is ruled out for Pakistan
Returning England Test skipper Joe Root says he feels "as ready as any other England captain", adding he has no plans on "ripping up" the Bazball blueprint that preceded his second stint in charge.
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18.08.2026
Returning captain Joe Root aiming to build on best of Stokes era against Pakistan
Root not planning on ‘ripping up’ work of Stokes and McCullumTalked up Dan Lawrence’s off-spin bowling on his return to Test sideJoe Root says he is not planning on “ripping up” the work of Ben Stokes
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18.08.2026
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan moved to hospital from jail over health concerns
A Pakistani court ordered former prime minister Imran Khan to be moved from prison to a hospital over claims of poor health. The 73-year-old cricket star and his wife were sentenced to 17 years of jai
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18.08.2026
Turkmenistan, Pakistan discuss cooperation within ECO
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18.08.2026
Pakistan released 724 trucks of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
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16.08.2026
Pakistan’s PTI seeks contempt action over jailed Imran Khan’s hospital move
Party launches legal action after authorities take ex-PM to state hospital for check-up before returning him to jail.
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aljazeera.com
22.08.2026
As super El Nino looms, wealthy nations must learn from those already living with water scarcity
As a country on the frontline of the climate crisis, Pakistan is accustomed to water insecurity, writes Dr Shakeel Hayat. The country has had no choice but to find solutions to the climate crisis
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independent.co.uk
22.08.2026
England player ratings: Tongue, Robinson share top spot and a ball
We rate England's players after the thumping innings win over Pakistan at Headingley as Joe Root's side took a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series...
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22.08.2026
Pakistan’s Imran Khan back to prison after evaluation at hospital
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was sent back to prison after being transferred for a medical evaluation.
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22.08.2026
Root: England's bowlers don't know how good they can be
Joe Root was thrilled by the performances of his bowlers as England's pace attack dismissed Pakistan for 135 before tea, to seal a statement three-day victory in the first Test at Headingley.
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21.08.2026
England thrash Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in first Test
Joe Root's return as England captain results in a thumping win inside three days against Pakistan in first Test.
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21.08.2026
England romp to three-day win as new Test era starts in style
Joe Root won his first Test back as permanent England captain by an innings and 103 runs with Pakistan rolled for 135 before tea on day three at Headingley.
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21.08.2026
Hussain: Not trying to emulate Stokes - Root was just Root
Nasser Hussain praised Joe Root’s poised return to the captaincy after England secured a thumping three-day victory over Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test at Headingley.
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21.08.2026