Pakistan has retained its spin-heavy team for Thursday’s series-deciding third test against England as both sides anticipate another dry wicket that will suit the slow bowlers.

England have included three spinners in their team for their third and final test match against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, with Rehan Ahmed being recalled, the England and Wales cricket board (ECB) said on Tuesday.

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A dry pitch prepared with the help of industrial-sized fans and outdoor heaters has lured England to go with a three-pronged spin attack including Rehan Ahmed against Pakistan for the series-deciding third test starting in Rawalpindi.

England have included three spinners in their team for their third and final test match against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, with Rehan Ahmed being recalled, the England and Wales cricket board (ECB) said on Tuesday.

England prepare to take on Pakistan in a decider third Test at Rawalpindi, but this time around the hosts think they have found the means to unravel Bazball: a spinning pitch. Rawalpindi is traditionally among the flattest pitches in world cricket,

England Cricket Board (ECB) announced England's playing XI for the third Test match against Pakistan with two major changes after losing the second Test match.