England battled their way into a decent position after day one of the series-deciding third Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, reducing their hosts to 73-3 in reply to their 266.
Jamie Smith’s fabulous 89 and a trio of late wickets gave England the upper hand on a breathless first day of the third and deciding Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.
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