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England series comes to humiliating end

England won the series 3-1, after handing Pakistan their biggest defeat in test matches to date.

Express August 29, 2010

LONDON: England defeated Pakistan by an innings and 225 runs in the third and final test at Lord's on Sunday.

England won the series 3-1, after handing Pakistan their biggest defeat in test matches to date. Umar Akmal was Pakistan's highest scorer at 79 not out, with Graeme Swann collecting five wickets for England.

Earlier, the match had begun in a tense atmosphere as talks of the match fixing scandal were making rounds.

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Anoop | 14 years ago | Reply We all know whats going to happen. No life bans, only 1 or 2 year bans. Its actually a resting period. If an important series, say against India or World cup comes up, then that ban is reduced to just before the series or completely lifted. Aamer will get a max 6 months ban, which will be reduced or lifter completely considering “lack of evidence” against him. Check out his massive no-ball. I hope everybody remembers this on the day when PCB will let him play on the basis of ‘No evidence’. http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/news/924391/The-three-balls-that-will-shake-world-of-cricket.html Out of the present lot so many have been banned. But, all have come back before their said periods. Asif,Akhtar,Younis,Yousuf are in the uneviable list. I thought Yousuf’s ban was for an “indefinite” period. It actually means: ‘Till we need his batting talent’. Pakistani Cricket fans, do not worry. PCB wont ban anyone. All the corrupt guys will be back playing for the Green of Pakistan. Oh and another thing. What does everyone think of the kind of punishment a player should get if he cheats shamelessly in front of the world world, with all the cameras on him? Answer: No ban, just pay up some money, which I am sure he has not paid till date. The guy is Shahid Afridi, caught on camera,literally, eating the ball.

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