England strike twice as Pakistan reach 397-6 at lunch in first Test
England took two wickets just before lunch to restrict Pakistan to 397-6 on the second day of the first Test in Multan on Tuesday.
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Pakistan vs England 1st Test Day 2 LIVE Scorecard: Pakistan Nightwatchman Excels, Shakeel Hits 50 vs England
Pakistan vs England 1st Test Day 2 LIVE Updates: Pakistan enjoyed a tremendous Day 1 against England in the first Test as Multan, led by a spectacular 253-run partnership between captain Shan Masood and opener Abdullah Shafique. Masood piled up 151 off just 177 balls, while Shafique made 102, as Pakistan ended Day 1 on 328/4. Despite some late wickets in the day for England, Pakistan have a set Saud Shakeel and an in-form Mohammad Rizwan set to come. They will hope that those two can propel them towards the 500-run mark on Day 2. (Live Scorecard)
Pakistan Stars Wreak Havoc, But Fall Short Of Mammoth Indian Record
Pakistan Test skipper Shan Masood and opener Abdullah Shafique toppled records with an indelible partnership on the opening day of the first Test against England in Multan on Monday. On a grassy surface that was dry on a closer look, Masood and Shafique tested England's inexperienced bowlers to their limits on a sunny day in Multan. After Pakistan lost young opener Saim Ayub early to Gus Atkinson in the first session, Masood and Shafique forged a sensational 253-run stand for the second wicket. The duo etched their name into the history book by stitching up the fourth-highest stand for the second wicket in the history of Pakistan Test cricket.
Pakistan Star, Who 'Has Better Record Than Virat Kohli', Slams Test Ton Against England
Pakistan cricket team batter Abdullah Shafique returned to form with a brilliant century on Day 1 of the first Test match against England in Multan on Monday. Shafique looked in tremendous touch as he slammed 102 off 184 deliveries before getting dismissed by Gus Atkinson. It was a significant knock for the Pakistan cricketer who scored three ducks in the last three matches. Even Pakistan skipper Shan Masood was asked about Shafique's form but he defended his teammate with a reference to India batter Virat Kohli. Masood pointed out that after 19 Tests, Shafique's record was actually better than Kohli.
LIVE | Pakistan v England, 1st Test
Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss and chose to bat on the opening day of the first Test against England in Multan on Monday.
Pakistan vs England 1st Test Day 1, Live Updates: Saim Ayub Departs For 4, 1-Down Pakistan Steady vs England
Pakistan vs England 1st Test Day 1, Live Updates: Pakistan skipper Shan Masood won the toss and opted to bat against England in the the first Test of three-match series in Multan. Pakistan will be coming to this series after facing 0-2 defeat against Bangladesh in a Test series at home. They will now aim to break their streak of losing the last 10 home Tests. On the other hand, the visitors will be playing without their star all-rounder and skipper Ben Stokes as he has been out due to a hamstring injury. England will be led by Ollie Pope in his absence. (Live Scorecard)
Cricket–Pope confident Woakes can lead new-look England pace attack in Pakistan
England's stand-in captain Ollie Pope has no doubt that Chris Woakes will expertly spearhead their pace attack in the three-test series in Pakistan beginning in Multan on Monday.
Broad backs England's aggressive test style for Pakistan tour
England's aggressive approach will help when they face spin-friendly conditions in Pakistan during their test series in October, the country's former bowler Stuart Broad has said.