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KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Azhar Ali fell for 45 in his farewell test match as Pakistan reached 117-3 on the first day of the third and final test against England on Saturday. Azhar, who announced his retirement from test cricket on Friday, was caught down the legside in Ollie Robinson’s last over before lunch as wicketkeeper Ben Foakes held onto a low catch.

Pakistan and England are playing the third Test of the series in Karachi

Spinners Jack Leach and teenager Rehan Ahmed shared six wickets between them as England dismissed Pakistan for 304 Saturday on the opening day of the third and final Test in Karachi.

Prolific batter is currently leading Pakistan in the third Test against England

Jack Leach claimed four wickets

Pak vs Eng: Pakistan chooses to bat against England after winning toss, National Stadium in Karachi, Babar Azam, English cricket

On the eve of the Karachi Test, Babar Azam hit the nets at the National Stadium, where he was castled by the Pakistan head coach.

Teenager Rehan Ahmed gets first wicket as Pakistan reach 204-5

Unique feat was achieved by the home side’s spinners

KARACHI: Rehan Ahmed, Englands youngest-ever Test cricketer, said Saturday he wishes to bowl like great legends of spin Shane Warne and Mushtaq Ahmed.Following his debut in the third Test match...