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'Plug him in as attack leader' - England-Pakistan player ratings

'Plug him in as attack leader' - England-Pakistan player ratings
BBC Sport Friday 21 August 2026, 14:59 UTC 1 min read
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Who should be plugged in as attack leader? Which England batter's dismissal is a problem? Player ratings from the hosts' victory over Pakistan.

Who should be plugged in as attack leader? Which England batter's dismissal is a problem? Player ratings from the hosts' victory over Pakistan.
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