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England vs Pakistan 2020: From Gatting-Rana Altercation to Swing Suspicions – Top Flare-Ups Between The Two Teams Over The Years

A look back at five of the biggest rows ahead of the first Test between the two sides at Emirates Old Trafford on Wednesday.

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We are the Inglorious: Most undeserving Test XI of all time

It is a fact of life that very few go on to have careers like a Don Bradman, a Brian Lara, a Steve Waugh, a Sachin Tendulkar, a Shane Warne or a Glenn McGrath.

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Mike Gatting: 10 interesting facts about the former English captain

Mike Gatting, born June 6, 1957, is one of England’s most prolific batsmen of all time.

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Mike Gatting and Shakoor Rana: When a cricket incident threatened to spoil two nations’ diplomatic ties

Rana reportedly accused Gatting of cheating, “You're waving your hand. That's cheating.”

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Mike Gatting: Not convinced additional DRS referrals will solve problem

In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net the former England captain Mike Gatting spoke on a variety of topics including notable moments in his career, the 'Ball of the Century', the confrontation with umpire Shakoor Rana, the infamous bouncer from Malcolm Marshall as well as discussing the challenges facing cricket today.

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MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture – Mike Gatting talks about Shakoor Rana

Former England skipper Mike Gatting discussed his relations with the umpires during his playing days at the MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture. Gatting was known for his infamous fights with Pakistan umpire Shakoor Rana. However, while talking about his relations with umpires, Gatting said that he got along well with almost all the umpires...

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Mike Gatting: The intriguing journey from Faisalabad to Lord’s

From the altercation with Shakoor Rana, his unceremonious removal as England captain and a disgruntled rebel tour of South Africa, Mike Gatting has come a long way to be nominated as the next President of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), writes Arunabha Sengupta.

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Mike Gatting named President of Marylebone Cricket Club

Former England captain Mike Gatting was on Wednesday named President of the historic Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).

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The infamous Mike Gatting-Shakoor Rana altercation

Mike Gatting and Shakoor Rana got involved in one of the ugliest altercations in the history of the game that threatened the diplomatic ties between England and Pakistan.

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Saeed Ajmal’s innocent statements may have been misinterpreted

Even as England were walloped by Pakistan 3-0 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the world expressed surprise at a exceptional controversy free series. However, an innocent television interview by Saeed Ajmal has provided fodder to trigger a controversy.

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