England’s Harry Brook Escapes Miraculous Dismissal in Multan Test
In a moment of sheer luck, England’s Harry Brook narrowly avoided a game-changing dismissal during the first Test against Pakistan in Multan on Wednesday. During the 75th over, Pakistan’s Aamer Jamal bowled a delivery that nipped back in as Brook attempted a late stab. The ball deflected off Brook’s body and trickled back towards the stumps, but despite hitting them, the bails remained stubbornly in place.
This stroke of fortune for Brook came in stark contrast to the stellar performance of his teammate Joe Root, who stole the show with a majestic hundred. Root broke Alastair Cook’s record to become England’s highest run-scorer in Test cricket, surpassing Cook’s total of 12,472 runs. Root’s masterclass innings of 119 not out helped steer England to 351/3 at tea on day three.
Unfazed by his near miss, Brook went on to register a gritty half-century, ending the session unbeaten on 64. Together with Root, the pair put on a 102-run stand, frustrating the Pakistani camp on a flat Multan surface.
Brook’s escape and Root’s record-breaking century have put England in a commanding position in the first Test. With two days remaining, England will be looking to build on their advantage and secure a crucial victory in the three-match series.
