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England, Pakistan hold discussions over start of Rawalpindi Test as visitors struggle with viral inf

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England, Pakistan Hold Discussions Over Start Of Rawalpindi Test As Visitors Struggle With Viral Infection

By IANS News December 01, 2022 • 10:33 AM View: 726

England and Pakistan on Wednesday held discussions over the commencement of the first Test between the two teams, after 14 members of the touring side including captain Ben Stokes, caught a viral infection.

The decision on the start of the Test match, which is England's first in Pakistan in 17 years, is not expected until Thursday morning as the players continue to be monitored.The unwell players have been advised to rest, and as a result, they did not participate in the final practice session at the Rawalpindi Stadium on the eve of the match.

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