Karachi Test: Pakistan, England start training session today

Babar Azam led the training session under the directions of head coach Saqlain Mushtaq, batting coach Mohammad Yousaf

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Pakistan fielded a full-strength squad in preparation for the third Test against England today at National Bank Cricket Arena (National Stadium).

Pakistan's players were fired up as they arrived for their first training session in the city after losing the Test series in Multan earlier this week by 2-0.

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Babar Azam led the training session under the directions of head coach Saqlain Mushtaq, batting coach Mohammad Yousaf, bowling coach Shaun Tait, and other coaching personnel.

Sarfaraz Ahmed, who is expected to take Mohammad Rizwan's place in the third Test, was also seen training.

England players, on the other hand, had an optional training session. The session included Keaton Jennings, Liam Livingstone, Ben Foakes, Jamie Overton, Joe Root, Ben Duckett, and Zak Crawley.

Both team members and coaches went to watch the pitch.

Reminder for all is that Pakistan is currently out of the ICC Test Championship final race after losing the series.

Preparations ahead of the third Test ✅

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