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Pakistan's Test Woes Continue with 10th Consecutive Loss

Pakistan’s Test Woes Continue with 10th Consecutive Loss

By October 13, 2024 0

Pakistan’s Test woes continue unabated as they succumb to a humiliating innings and 47-run defeat against England in Multan. This marks their 10th consecutive Test loss, extending their winless streak to 1,331 days. The last time Pakistan tasted victory in the longest format was in February 2021 against South Africa in Rawalpindi.

Veteran batter Ahmed Shehzad has expressed his frustration over Pakistan’s dismal performance, criticizing the Shan Masood-led side for their lack of character and accountability. Shehzad, who last played for Pakistan in 2019, questioned the team’s winning attitude and effort on the field.

“Every day is a new low for the Pakistan cricket team,” Shehzad said on his YouTube channel. “You can lose to any team at the moment. There is no winning attitude in this team. The pitch might be flat, but no one was putting an effort.”

Shehzad also accused the current crop of players of lacking accountability and being complacent in their positions. “These players don’t have any accountability,” he said. “They know that their place in the team is not under any kind of threat. PCB doesn’t want to give opportunities to the youngsters.”

Pakistan’s defeat in Multan is particularly embarrassing as they became the first team in Test history to lose by an innings despite scoring over 550 runs in their first innings. The loss extends Masood’s captaincy record to six consecutive defeats.

As Pakistan’s Test struggles continue, they will look to bounce back in the second Test against England, which begins on Tuesday in Multan. However, with their confidence shattered and their opponents in dominant form, the task ahead seems daunting.

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James Anderson: Harry Brook Has Potential to Surpass Joe Root, Kevin Pietersen

James Anderson: Harry Brook Has Potential to Surpass Joe Root, Kevin Pietersen

By October 12, 2024 0

James Anderson, the legendary English bowler, has heaped praise on young batsman Harry Brook, comparing him to the likes of Joe Root and Kevin Pietersen. Anderson believes that Brook has the potential to surpass both Root and Pietersen as England’s greatest Test batsman.

Brook made history in the first Test against Pakistan in Multan, becoming the first English batter in 34 years to score a triple century. His 308-run knock was instrumental in England’s innings and 47-run victory.

Anderson, who retired from Test cricket in July after taking 704 wickets in 188 matches, was impressed by Brook’s all-round ability. “He’s on the way to being in the top three that I’ve played with,” Anderson said on the Tailenders podcast. “It’s Root, Pietersen and him. He’s definitely got all the attributes to overtake them.”

Anderson believes that Brook possesses the perfect blend of Root’s technique and temperament with Pietersen’s attacking instincts. “He’s got the shots of both Root and Pietersen. He can destroy an attack if he wants to, he can play a longer innings if he needs to,” Anderson added.

Anderson also highlighted Brook’s love for batting, which he believes is similar to Root’s. “They literally couldn’t care less what format it is. They just want to bat,” Anderson said. “As much as Brook’s the younger player and will be learning loads from Rooty, I still think Rooty learns from him as well.”

If Brook continues to perform at his current level, he has the potential to become one of the greatest English batsmen of all time. Anderson’s praise is a testament to the young batsman’s talent and potential.

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Ben Stokes Set to Return for England in Second Pakistan Test

Ben Stokes Set to Return for England in Second Pakistan Test

By October 11, 2024 0

England captain Ben Stokes is poised to make a timely return for the second Test against Pakistan, providing a major boost to the tourists’ hopes of securing a series victory.

Stokes missed England’s historic triumph in the first Test in Multan due to a torn hamstring sustained in August. However, his deputy Ollie Pope hinted that the all-rounder is on track to feature in the second Test, which begins in Multan on Tuesday.

“He’s looking to come back,” Pope told Sky Sports during the first Test. “He’s been training really well this week. He’s as keen as ever to get playing again, so fingers crossed he’s all good.”

Stokes’ return would be a significant addition to an England side that has already shown its resilience and adaptability in Pakistan. The tourists overcame a first-innings deficit to secure a thrilling 74-run victory in Multan, with Pope leading the way in Stokes’ absence.

The England captain has been a key figure in the team’s recent resurgence under coach Brendon McCullum. His aggressive batting and inspirational leadership have played a pivotal role in England’s transformation from a struggling side to one of the most exciting teams in world cricket.

If Stokes is fit to play, he will likely slot back into his usual position at number six in the batting order. He will also be expected to contribute with his medium-pace bowling, which has proved effective in both Test and limited-overs cricket.

Stokes’ return will be a major blow to Pakistan, who will be looking to level the series in Multan. The hosts will be hoping that their bowlers can exploit the conditions and restrict England’s batting lineup, which has been in impressive form in recent months.

The second Test promises to be a fascinating contest between two evenly matched sides. England will be aiming to build on their momentum from the first Test, while Pakistan will be determined to bounce back and prove that they are a force to be reckoned with in their own backyard.

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England Brace for “Result Wickets” in Pakistan Test Series

By October 11, 2024 0

England’s emphatic innings victory in Multan has set the stage for a thrilling conclusion to their tour of Pakistan. With two Tests remaining, the hosts are expected to prepare “result wickets” in an attempt to level the series.

The groundstaff at Multan, which will host the second Test, began watering a fresh pitch within an hour of England’s victory. The pitch is expected to be prepared over the next three days, with a greener surface likely to favor Pakistan’s fast bowlers.

Pakistan captain Shan Masood has repeatedly expressed his desire for pitches that assist his pace attack. However, the lifeless surface in Multan proved to be a disappointment, allowing England to amass a mammoth 823 for 7.

England believe Pakistan may gamble on a green pitch in an effort to secure a series victory. “There was talk about green surfaces,” said Chris Woakes. “We’ll see.”

Masood downplayed the role of the pitch, instead blaming his bowlers for their inability to take wickets. “We take discussion of the pitch too seriously,” he said. “You can’t control every aspect of the pitch.”

England are hopeful that Ben Stokes will return to the side for the second Test after missing the first due to a hamstring injury. Stokes has stepped up his rehabilitation this week and is expected to be fit to play.

If Stokes returns, England could face a selection dilemma. They may replace one of their three seamers with Stokes, or they could leave out one of their two spinners and give Joe Root a greater role with the ball.

Woakes, who made a successful return to Test cricket in Multan, believes England can adapt to any surface. “I’m never going to average 25 in these conditions,” he said. “But I’m pretty pleased I contributed.”

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Joe Root Poised to Break Sachin Tendulkar's Test Run Record

Joe Root Poised to Break Sachin Tendulkar’s Test Run Record

By October 11, 2024 0

Joe Root, the English batting maestro, continues to dominate the Test arena, etching his name among the all-time greats. With his 35th Test century in Multan against Pakistan, Root has extended his lead as the active batter with the most Test runs.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes Root has the potential to surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time record of 15,291 Test runs. However, Vaughan emphasizes that Root must maintain his longevity in the game.

“Joe’s love of the game means he will not be like Alastair Cook. Cook retired six years ago, at almost exactly the same age – 33 – that Joe is now. But I see Joe going into his forties, like Anderson has,” Vaughan wrote in his column for The Telegraph.

Root’s current tally of 12,500 Test runs places him just over 3,000 runs behind Tendulkar. The 33-year-old has played 147 Tests, while Tendulkar played 200 during his illustrious career.

2024 has been a remarkable year for Root, who has amassed runs against India, West Indies, Sri Lanka, and now Pakistan. He became the first batter to cross 1,000 Test runs in 2024.

Vaughan heaped praise on Root, stating, “Root is already cricketing royalty and there is no doubt in my eyes that he has become England’s greatest batsman already. No one has played the different forms of the game better than him, and he has got the runs to show for it.”

Root also trails Tendulkar in another elite list. He has crossed 1,000 Test runs in five separate calendar years, while only Tendulkar has achieved this feat in six calendar years.

Root’s unwavering determination and exceptional batting skills make him a formidable force in Test cricket. If he continues to play at his current level and maintain his longevity, he has the potential to break Tendulkar’s record and become the leading Test run-scorer of all time.

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Pakistan Cricket Team Suffers Historic Defeat in Multan Test

Pakistan Cricket Team Suffers Historic Defeat in Multan Test

By October 11, 2024 0

Pakistan’s cricket team has endured a humiliating defeat in the Multan Test against England, becoming the first Test-playing nation to lose by an innings and 47 runs after scoring over 550 runs in the first innings. This unprecedented setback has cast a dark shadow over Pakistan’s cricketing history.

Despite their impressive first-innings total, Pakistan’s bowlers failed to deliver, allowing England to take a commanding lead. Skipper Shan Masood expressed his disappointment, emphasizing that the team’s batting unit cannot shoulder the entire blame.

“When you put up 550 on the board, it’s important to back it up with 10 wickets,” Masood said. “220 runs in the third innings can be a good score, but England found a way to get those 20 wickets. We also have to find a way to do that.”

Masood acknowledged that Pakistan’s recent Test performances have been disappointing, including a 0-2 loss to Bangladesh. He stressed the need for consistency and a squad mentality to overcome these challenges.

“We’re in the middle of the series, and we’ve talked about squad mentality and consistency,” Masood said. “No matter how the pitch is, we have to find a way out. England showed that. It’s a non-negotiable of Test cricket to perform on a consistent basis.”

Masood expressed his frustration over the team’s inability to deliver the results that Pakistan deserves. “We’re obviously hurt by the results, hurt as a nation,” he said. “What hurts is that we’re not getting the results that Pakistan cricket deserves. We are trying to turn it around.”

Pakistan’s bowlers will need to step up and deliver in the remaining matches of the series if they hope to salvage some pride. The team’s batting unit has shown its potential, but it is the bowlers who must now prove their worth.

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Pakistan's Batting Collapse Raises Concerns, Ali Calls for Azam's Break

Pakistan’s Batting Collapse Raises Concerns, Ali Calls for Azam’s Break

By October 10, 2024 0

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has expressed his disappointment over the team’s performance in the ongoing Multan Test against England. Pakistan’s batters failed to capitalize on their strong start, allowing England to take control of the match.

On the fourth day, Pakistan faced a daunting task in the second innings, trailing by 267 runs. However, their top six batters failed to deliver, with Babar Azam dismissed for just 5 runs. This continued Azam’s poor form in Test cricket, leading Ali to suggest that the 29-year-old may need a break.

“Babar Azam needs rest,” Ali said on his YouTube channel. “He should say that I need to rest. It has been 18 innings since he has performed. If some other player was playing, then he would be out of the squad after three games, like Fawad Alam.”

Ali also criticized Azam’s technique, saying that he needs to reduce his stance. “The whole world is laughing,” Ali said. “Is this how to play?”

Ali also questioned the captaincy of Shan Masood, who opened the batting in the second innings. “I have been saying that Shan is an opener, he should open,” Ali said. “But he played at number three. Now, what will happen? Who will you drop? He should play at his number. He doesn’t even know captaincy. What has happened to this cricket team? It is shameful.”

England’s dominance was highlighted by the record-breaking partnership between Harry Brook and Joe Root, who put on 454 runs for the fourth wicket. Pakistan’s bowlers were unable to contain the English duo, and their confidence took a hit.

England eventually declared on 823 for 7, setting Pakistan a target of 579 runs to win. Pakistan ended the day on 152/6, still trailing by 115 runs.

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Legspinner Abrar Ahmed Hospitalized During England Test

Legspinner Abrar Ahmed Hospitalized During England Test

By October 10, 2024 0

Legspinner Abrar Ahmed, who has been a key figure in Pakistan’s recent Test resurgence, is currently undergoing treatment in a Multan hospital after falling ill during the ongoing first Test against England.

Abrar, who bowled 31 overs on day three of the match, complained of a high fever and body aches on the morning of the fourth day and did not take the field with the rest of his team-mates. A PCB statement said he had undergone a number of tests, and a further update would be issued once results were received.

Abrar’s illness is a major blow to Pakistan, who are already without several key players due to injury. The 25-year-old has been one of Pakistan’s most consistent performers in recent months, taking 24 wickets in his last four Tests.

He endured a difficult time with the ball against England, with the tourists singling him out for attack. For much of the second half of the day, he was reduced to bowling outside leg stump from around the wicket to Joe Root and Harry Brook. It did drag his economy rate down, but he was the only frontline bowler to go wicketless, with his final figures reading 35-0-174-0.

It is in stark contrast to his debut on this very ground against the same opposition in 2022, when he took 11 wickets in the game – and five before lunch on day one – to catapult him to the top of Pakistan’s red ball spin pecking order.

But injuries have dogged him consistently throughout his career. He made his professional debut for Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL as an 18-year old but then spent a number of years out of the game with a persistent back injury. He sustained a nerve injury during a tour game ahead of Pakistan’s three Test tour of Australia, ultimately missing all of them, as well as the first Test against Bangladesh in August.

Pakistan named Noman Ali and Zahid Mahmood in the squad for the ongoing first Test against England, but released them ahead of the start of the game.

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Joe Root's Weakness: Jasprit Bumrah, the Only Bowler He Struggles Against

Joe Root’s Weakness: Jasprit Bumrah, the Only Bowler He Struggles Against

By October 10, 2024 0

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has heaped praise on Joe Root after the latter scored his 35th Test century, surpassing the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Brian Lara. However, despite Root’s remarkable consistency, Vaughan believes he has a weakness against one particular bowler: India’s Jasprit Bumrah.

Vaughan acknowledged that Bumrah is the “only” bowler who poses a significant challenge to Root. “The only bowler he does not quite line up is Jasprit Bumrah, I reckon, but who does?” Vaughan wrote in his column for The Telegraph UK.

Vaughan attributed Root’s difficulty against Bumrah to the latter’s exceptional pace and ability to release the ball quickly. “To be as good as he is you have to pick up the ball so quickly out of the hand, which gives him that extra bit of time,” Vaughan explained.

Despite this weakness, Vaughan emphasized that Root has no major flaws in his technique. “There is no obvious way to get him out, against pace or spin. At the moment, bowlers are waiting for him to make a mistake,” Vaughan said.

Root’s 35th Test century came in the first Test against Pakistan in Multan, where he remained unbeaten on 176 at the end of Day 3. He is now eyeing his sixth double century on Day 4.

Bumrah and Root are likely to face off again in June 2025 when India tours England for a five-match Test series. This series will be part of the next World Test Championship (WTC) cycle (2025-27).

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Harry Brook's Miraculous Escape Boosts England in Multan Test

Harry Brook’s Miraculous Escape Boosts England in Multan Test

By October 9, 2024 0

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.

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