Pakistan ended the first day of the second Test against South Africa at Rawalpindi on 259/5, with Saud Shakeel and Salman Agha at the crease, trying to steady the innings. The visitors, trailing 0-1 in the series, will be eager to bounce back and level the series at 1-1.
Pakistan's intentions for the pitch are clear now. Even before the second Test ended, Aleem Dar and Aqib Javed were on their way to Rawalpindi to prepare the pitch for the final Test. At the post-match press conference in Multan, Shan Masood mentioned that he wanted the pitch to favour spin.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have announced its playing XI for the first Test against England in Multan, with notable comebacks and strategic selections.
Shaheen Shah Afridi has been reinstated to the team, leading a three-pronged seam attack alongside Naseem Shah and Aamir Jamal. Both