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England have named three spinners in their squad for the final Test match against Pakistan, set to take place from October 24 to 29 in Rawalpindi.

England will be without captain Jos Buttler for the upcoming One Day International (ODI) series against the West Indies as he continues to recover from a calf injury. Buttler, a key figure in England’s white-ball setup, has been sidelined since earlier in the summer after sustaining the injury, which also kept him out of both the ODI and T20 series against Australia in September, as well as England’s participation in The Hundred.

In a commanding display of skill and determination, Pakistan Shaheens secured a decisive 74-run victory over Oman in the seventh match of the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground in Muscat on Monday. This triumph marked the Shaheens’ first win of the tournament, showcasing their potential to be serious contenders.

New Zealand has etched its name in history by securing their first-ever ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title, defeating South Africa in a commanding final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This triumph marks a monumental achievement for Sophie Devine’s side, who become just the fourth nation to lift the prestigious trophy in the tournament’s storied history.

The stage is set for a thrilling showdown as South Africa and New Zealand vie for their first-ever ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title in Dubai on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Both teams have demonstrated remarkable skill and resilience, defying expectations to reach the pinnacle of the tournament, making this an unprecedented final between two nations hungry for their maiden crown.

Dubai, October 18, 2024 – A new chapter in women’s cricket history will be written on Sunday when New Zealand faces South Africa in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Both teams, having never won the prestigious title, will battle it out for their maiden crown at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Multan, October 18, 2024 – Pakistan leveled the Test series 1-1 against England with a commanding victory on the fourth day of the second Test in Multan. Spin duo Nauman Ali and Sajid Khan delivered match-winning performances, securing a memorable win for the hosts.

Multan, October 17, 2024 – As the second Test in Multan approaches a gripping conclusion, Pakistan will head into the fourth day with fierce determination to capture the remaining eight England wickets and square the series. After an enthralling day three, England, set a challenging target of 297 runs, find themselves teetering at 36-2 in 11 overs, still requiring 261 runs to seal victory.