Supporters of Pakistan having fun with Check match between Pakistan and England in Rawalpindi on October 26, 2024. —PCB/X
Former and serving Pakistan cricketers lavished the Inexperienced Shirts with reward over their super Check sequence victory in opposition to England on Saturday.
Pakistan bagged a memorable victory by outclassing England within the third Check to say the three-match sequence 2-1 in opposition to the guests.
The nationwide aspect had been on the ascendancy since claiming a helpful first-innings lead of 77 on a observe the place spinners from either side dominated.
Noman Ali (6-42) and Sajid Khan (4-69) bundled out England for a paltry 112 of their second innings to depart Pakistan needing solely 36 to win the sequence.
Pakistan misplaced the wicket of Saim Ayub earlier than wrapping up victory on day three of the competition.
Pakistan swiftly chased down the goal in simply 3.1 overs, with skipper Shan Masood (23*) sealing the win to clinch the three-match sequence.
Throughout the match, Noman and Sajid claimed 19 of the 20 England wickets whereas Pakistan didn’t use their lone seamer Aamir Jamal in any respect within the match in a stark indication of how spin-friendly the floor was.
Pakistan cricketers who should not a part of the sport appear to have equally loved the victory as they took to their social media accounts to reward the gamers’ efforts and spirit to drive the group to victory.
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Former captain Mohammad Hafeez gave credit score of the victory to the brand new selectors for “turning the tables” in opposition to England and “making strong decisions”.
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Stressing on significance of home cricket occasions, he mentioned all the highest performers of the sequence have been splendid home gamers.
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In the meantime, ex-all-rounder Shahid Afridi praised the group effort, saying: “Pakistan cricket is back in full force”.
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Star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, who has been rested by the board, additionally congratulated the group. He counseled Pakistan selectors head Aaqib Javed, significantly, for the win.
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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi additionally congratulated the nationwide cricket group for profitable the third Check and sequence in opposition to England.
“The nationwide gamers received by exhibiting their finest recreation. The complete group put up an excellent efficiency to win the Check sequence. Sajid Khan and Noman Ali proved their expertise by bowling brilliantly. Saud Shakeel confirmed wonderful batting expertise by scoring a century,” he mentioned.
Naqvi mentioned the victory would enhance the morale of the gamers. The gamers together with the nation have been ready for such an excellent victory, he added.
He additionally mentioned the brand new gamers justified their inclusion within the group with their performances.
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