Adil Rashid is unlikely to be seen in England colours again until next winter as England prepare to restore the seam-loaded option that serves them bestEngland were beaten by the better team,a side adapted to, indeed schooled in, or the conditions in which the series was played. whether there was any optimism that they could beat Pakistan over the three Tests in the UAE,then it certainly did not approach from this quarter.
The final tally was a impartial one, and a true reflection of the state of the England team: which is very competitive in conditions that suit their bowling strengths and in which batsmen can feel the ball coming on to the bat with some pace; and not competitive at all on slow, or grabby,turning pitches against quality spin.
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Source: theguardian.com