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Pakistan cricket hits new low after 3-0 Test whitewash in England
Pakistan's cricket team suffered a 3-0 Test series whitewash in England, with head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling chief Umar Gul sacked mid-series and seven players expelled from the squad. Former captains Wasim Akram and Shahid Afridi described the state of Pakistan cricket as disappointing and bleak, while the team sits last on the World Test Championship table.
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England steady after off-field turmoil as Root seals 3-0 series sweep over Pakistan at Edgbaston
The Test series concluded in Edgbaston with England completing a 3-0 whitewash of Pakistan. Joe Root, reinstated as skipper, praised the team's response to recent off-field incidents after an unbeaten 62 in the eight-wicket victory.
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England complete 3-0 whitewash of Pakistan as Root hits unbeaten 62
England beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third test at Edgbaston, Birmingham, completing a 3-0 series whitewash. Joe Root made an unbeaten 62 and Jordan Cox 59 not out as England chased down 130. It was England's first test series win in 19 months.
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Pakistan bowled out for 449, set England 130 to win final test
Pakistan were dismissed for 449 on day three of the final test at Edgbaston, setting England a target of 130. Debutant Razaullah smashed 81, including the fastest fifty by a Pakistan batter on test debut, while Shan Masood fell five short of a century.
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Robinson takes two as England close on 3-0 sweep of Pakistan
At Edgbaston in Birmingham, Ollie Robinson struck twice in his opening over to leave Pakistan 52-2, still 268 runs behind, before rain ended day two early. England had earlier made 453, with half-centuries from Harry Brook, Dan Lawrence, Jamie Smith and Robinson, to lead by 320.