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Mickey Arthur calls Yasir Shah 'best ever' after heroics in Dubai Test

Leg-spinner claimed 14 wickets to help Pakistan leveling three-match series

Mickey Arthur calls Yasir Shah 'best ever' after heroics in Dubai Test PHOTO: AFP
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