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Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss and decided to bat on Tuesday in the second Test against England in Multan.
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"What Is The Point? Look At India": Ex-Pakistan Star's Scathing 'Pitch' Attack
Former cricketer Basit Ali slammed Pakistan's pitch curator Tony Hemming by claiming that the Australian doesn't know how to "prepare for a pitch" ahead of the second Test in Multan. In Pakistan's series opener against England, the hosts were blown away by the visitors' skill set. Under the scorching heat in Multan, Pakistan succumbed to a historic defeat by an innings and 47 runs on a seemingly benign surface.
Wasim Akram Reacts As England Great Tears Into Pakistan Cricket Board Over Babar Azam Snub
Coaches have changed, captains have changed, players have changed, selectors have changed, even board chairmen have changed but Pakistan cricket's problems remain the same. A fresh change in the Pakistan Cricket Board's selection committee was unrolled after the team lost the opening Test against England. Ahead of the second Test, the team management even decided to bench the likes of Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah. However, England great Nasser Hussan doesn't feel these players to be blamed for Pakistan team's current crisis.
"We Don't Drop Catches, We Rest...": Aakash Chopra Takes On Trolls Over Pakistan's WT20 WC Act
Catches win matches, as goes the saying, and the Pakistan women's cricket team did the absolute opposite as they took on New Zealand in a must-win Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match. Though New Zealand only scored 110 runs while batting first, even this total was possible only after Pakistan players dropped as many as 8 catches in the match. Pakistan's poor efforts in the field didn't just result into their elimination from the semi-finals race but also Team India's who needed their neighbours to beat the White Ferns in order to qualify for the top 4.
"Absolutely Stupid": England Great Loses It As Pakistan Drop Babar Azam
The Pakistan Cricket Board's newly-appointed selection committee stunned the entire cricketing fraternity with the decision to drop Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Naseem Shah from the team ahead of the 2nd Test against England. Though the trio's form has been a concern of late, the fact that Pakistan would drop their best batter Babar Azam, was incomprehensible to many. Former England captain Michael Vaughan was one of those who questioned the baffling decision, calling it 'stupidty' from the Pakistan selection committee.
"That's Pakistan Cricket...": Ben Stokes Responds To Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi's Snub Question
England captain Ben Stokes is set to make his return to competitive cricket after two months during the second Test against Pakistan in Multan, starting October 15. Stokes, who had picked up a hamstring injury while playing in the hundred, was named in England's playing XI for the second game at the Multan Cricket Stadium. The 33-year-old bowled and batted without any discomfort in the nets in the lead up to the match. In his absence, Ollie Pope led England to a big win in the series-opener last week.
Pakistan vs England 2nd Test Day 1 LIVE Scorecard: Pakistan Eye Series Comeback Without Babar Azam
Pakistan vs England 2nd Test Day 1 LIVE Updates: After axing Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah, pressure will be on Pakistan as they look to make an unprecedented comeback in the three-Test series against England. The odds are against them, after they suffered an innings defeat in the first Test despite posting 556 in the first innings. England are set to welcome back captain Ben Stokes into their lineup. Pakistan are now without a win in 11 consecutive home Tests, and will be hoping to break that streak. (Live Scorecard)
Pakistan vs England Live Streaming 2nd Test Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch
Pakistan vs England Live Streaming 2nd Test: With several eyeballs on them following the decision to drop Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah, a beleaguered Pakistan will take on England in the second Test, hoping to kickstart a comeback in the series. Shan Masood's side suffered by a humiliating defeat in the first Test, as they lost by an innings despite posting a total of 556 in the first innings. Now without a win in their last 11 home Test matches, Pakistan have a mountain to climb. On the other hand, England captain Ben Stokes is set to return to action.