Ben Stokes hopes a late injection of “good vibes” helps England to throw off the shackles and wrap up their series-decider against Pakistan. The teams arrived in Rawalpindi locked at 1-1 after trading wins in Multan and will go head to head over the next five days looking to score a knockout blow. But there was no hint of growing pressure as the tourists kicked off their final practice session with a raucous six-hitting competition on the outfield.
With assistant coach Paul Collingwood providing the throwdowns, the players took turns trying to clear the ropes and were eliminated one by one until only two remained. Rehan Ahmed edged Harry Brook in a best-of-three finale, celebrating his recall to the side after eight months with a sweet straight hit and the all-important bragging rights.
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