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The England team toured Pakistan to play the seven-match T20 series for the first time in 17 years. In the absence of Jos Buttler, the team led by Moeen Ali defeated Pakistan by 67 runs in the final match and clinched the historic series 4-3.

Ramiz Raja, chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), praised England after the visitors defeated hosts Pakistan in the seven-match Twenty20 International series in Lahore.

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England Have Very Strong Team – Ramiz Raja

“England have a very strong team. See, they have been the No.1 team for quite some time. They play smart cricket,” Ramiz Raja said in a video shared by PCB.

“Eoin Morgan developed their T20 flavour. They keep you in relentless pressure and Pakistan didn’t let go of the match despite being under pressure. The indication is good, this series could be the best preparation for Pakistan just before the World Cup.”

PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja
PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja. Image Credits: Twitter

Ramiz Raja said that the Pakistan Cricket Board is working hard to strengthen its process with the Pakistan Junior League.

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“We are making our processes strong with Pakistan Junior League going on. The reason behind it is that in next 3-4 years we give you well prepared cricketers who would be adventurous, play modern-day cricket. I promise you the next team will surprise you.”

Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam continued to impress with the bat for the Men in Green in the T20Is. However, the middle order has struggled to score in this series, with Shan Masood, Khushdil Shah, Asif Ali and Mohammad Nawaz failing to score except in occasional matches.

England will play against Australia in a three-match T20 series in Australia in preparation for the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, starting at the Perth Stadium, Perth On Sunday, October 9. Pakistan will play a tri-series against Bangladesh and New Zealand, starting at Hagley Oval, Christchurch on Friday, October 07.

The Babar-led side will start their World Cup campaign against arch-rivals India on October 23 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

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