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England win the Test series against Pakistan 3-0. It's a cause for minor celebration, reversing the direction that England seemed to be heading earlier in the summer, but what does it prove? What is the best England batting order going forward, and how effective will this England bowling attack be in South Africa? Simon Hughes and Simon Mann assess the entrails, evaluate the winners and losers and also ask where this now leaves Pakistan.
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"STERNER TESTS AWAIT" is an episode of The Analyst Inside Cricket. Runtime 41 min. Published September 13, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.