Ben Stokes hails England's fun factor after 'releasing the fear of failure'
"It's a great time to be playing for England," says captain after securing 3-0 whitewash in Pakistan
17/12Result
3rd Test, England tour of Pakistan at Karachi, Dec 17-20 2022
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
304 & 216 -
![England]( "England")
354 & 170/2 (28.1 ov)
Player of the Match
17/12Result
3rd Test, England tour of Pakistan at Karachi, Dec 17-20 2022
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
304 & 216 -
![England]( "England")
354 & 170/2 (28.1 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 5
England's vibes of revival land their greatest glory yet
From Grand Prixs to viruses, via funky bowling and Nighthawks, how England overcame history in Pakistan
Ben Stokes and the art of captaincy
Few foresaw the depths of psychological and tactical insight that England's Test leader would bring to the role
Day 4
Ben Duckett 82* seals England 3-0 whitewash of Pakistan
Eight-wicket win completed inside first hour on fourth morning
Pakistan's worst streak at home, and a rare defeat in Karachi
The top stats from the three-match series, including Brook's streak and England's run rate
'When you take a chance with youth, it takes time' - Babar feels lack of experience hurt Pakistan
"With new players, it's different because when the opposition attacks them, it places a sharper kind of pressure on them"
'I certainly feel ready now' - Duckett hungry for more, in all conditions, after impressive Test return
England Test opener says he had been liberated by the team's changed mindset under Stokes and McCullum
Brendon McCullum: 'Scary' how good Ben Stokes' captaincy has been
Coach plays down own role in series marked by superb tactics and man-management
Brendon McCullum talks up Rehan Ahmed ahead of IPL auction
England coach says "it would be awesome" if young spinner were to get picked up
Day 3
Rehan Ahmed five-for on Test debut helps England to close in on 3-0 sweep
England left needing 55 to win when light intervenes after Rehan's historic day
'Nighthawk' cameo caps Rehan Ahmed's match-seizing day
Stuart Broad gives seal of approval for short-lived batting cameo after five-wicket heroics
Rehan Ahmed, putting the game in super fast forward
Eighteen-year old is already emerging as a difference-maker for an England team full of them
Babar Azam offers delusion over solution as Pakistan's shortcomings are exposed
Pakistan captain faces whitewash but fails to recognise own part in team's downfall
Day 2
Harry Brook's third century secures slender lead after spinners turn screw
Abrar, Nauman threaten with breakthroughs but Foakes and tail secure useful advantage
Harry Brook atones for Ben Stokes run-out by making history with third hundred
"It probably makes you concentrate more," explains England's record-breaker after comedy mix-up with captain
Day 1
Jack Leach, Rehan Ahmed limit Pakistan to 304, before Abrar Ahmed's first-over reply
Spinners to the fore on slow surface as Pakistan fail to capitalise on winning the toss
Everything goes to plan for Pakistan, but not quite their day
They chose to bat in potentially the best batting conditions of this Test, most of their batters got starts, but somehow England are still very much in this game
Rehan Ahmed shows early signs of substance as England relive their fragile legspin dream
Rookie grows into his first day of Test cricket, with help from a supportive captain and dressing-room
Others
Babar Azam moves to No. 2 in Test batting rankings, Travis Head breaches top five for the first time
Shakib moves past Stokes to No. 3 among allrounders while Indians surge too after their Chattogram win over Bangladesh
'Three-nil hurts', but Saqlain doesn't see 'a huge gulf' between Pakistan and England
"If you look at 3-0, it'll be shocking. But if you decode it session by session, Pakistan played great cricket"
Switch Hit podcast: History boys
Alan, Miller and Vish look back at England's unprecedented 3-0 whitewash success on their tour of Pakistan
McCullum admits Ashes 'a big carrot' - but tells England to 'enjoy' Pakistan success first
Coach wants England to "call on good experiences" in bid to reclaim the urn from Australia
'Remembering your two double-centuries and one triple-century'
Tributes for Azhar Ali after the Pakistan batter announced his decision to retire
James Anderson: 'I feel proud of the work I've put in over here'
Rested seamer reflects on Test success in Pakistan, Ben Stokes' captaincy and that ball to Mohammad Rizwan
Azhar Ali always found a dignified way through utter turbulence
He has done virtually everything Pakistan cricket has asked of him and he did all of that with class
Azhar Ali announces retirement, Karachi Test against England to be his last
Pakistan batter will retire with 97 Tests to his name - the sixth most for his country
Ben Stokes on Rehan Ahmed: 'We're very impressed with what we've seen'
Legspinner will become England's youngest men's debutant, but captain is convinced he's ready
Stats - Azhar Ali: Pakistan's most prolific top-three batter
All the key numbers from Azhar Ali's 12-year Test career for Pakistan
Ollie Pope: No animosity with Ben Foakes after unexpected keeping opportunity
Middle-order logjam caused by Harry Brook's emergence raises questions about Foakes' long-term future
Rehan Ahmed to make history as England gun for series clean-sweep
Azhar Ali hopes for farewell appearance as Pakistan seek to end series on a high
