ICC hands Multan, Rawalpindi pitches "satisfactory" rating, used in Pakistan's 2-1 Test series triumph over England
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ICC hands Multan, Rawalpindi pitches "satisfactory" rating, used in Pakistan's 2-1 Test series triumph over England

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : The Multan and Rawalpindi pitches, used during Pakistan's recent 2-1 Test series triumph over England, have been deemed "satisfactory" by the International Cricket Council, according to ESPNcricinfo. ICC hands Multan, Rawalpindi pitches "satisfactory" rating, used in Pakistan's 2-1 Test series triumph over England Pakistan's first home Test series win since February 21 caught widespread attention due to the measures taken to prepare the pitches. Pakistan posted 556 in their first attempt before England hammered 827/7 d, the highest total made in Pakistan, courtesy of Joe Root and Harry Brook's memorable exploits. All 40 wickets of England fell to Pakistan's spin in the second and third game, playing its part in Shan Masood's first series win as Test captain.

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Pakistan's Spin Prowess: Can They Conquer India on Turning Tracks?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan's Spin Prowess: Can They Conquer India on Turning Tracks?

India Today  

Pakistan's Wasim Akram believes they can beat India in a Test series on spinning pitches, citing their recent success against England. Akram, who led Pakistan to a 2-1 win in a Test series against England on turning pitches, believes the conditions in India would be ideal for his team to exploit India's recent struggles against spin.

New Zealand win Test series against India, Pakistan claim 2-1 victory over England
1 month, 3 weeks ago

New Zealand win Test series against India, Pakistan claim 2-1 victory over England

ABC  

India's proud streak of not losing a home test series since 2012 came to an abrupt end on Saturday in a humiliating 2-0 defeat by New Zealand, who exposed cracks in the hosts' vaunted batting line-up by tormenting them with pace and then spin. New Zealand became only the fourth team to win a test series in India since 1990 …

Pakistan's Grit and Determination Shine as They Triumph Against England in Historic Test Series
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan's Grit and Determination Shine as They Triumph Against England in Historic Test Series

The Hindu  

Pakistan emerged victorious in a thrilling Test series against England, securing a 2-1 victory on Saturday. The series saw a remarkable display of character and resilience from the Pakistani team, who fought back from an early setback to secure their first test series win on home soil since 2021. Pakistan's spin twins Noman Ali and Sajid Khan shone with 19 …

Pakistan Dominate England in Rawalpindi, Clinching Series Win
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan Dominate England in Rawalpindi, Clinching Series Win

ABP News  

Pakistan emerged victorious in the third and final Test against England at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, securing a 9-wicket win in the series. The win followed a 2-1 loss in the first Test in Multan. Led by the impressive bowling performances of their spinners, led by Sajid Khan with 6 wickets, Pakistan restricted England to a modest 267 runs in …

Sajid Khan's Epic Fightback Leaves England Scrambling in Third Test
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sajid Khan's Epic Fightback Leaves England Scrambling in Third Test

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's Sajid Khan shines with a magnificent century in the second Test against England, helping his team secure a 152-run victory in the series-levelling contest. Despite facing challenges with a bloody nose and a top edge on his chin, Khan remained resilient and scored a well-deserved half-century. His partnership with Shaud Shakeel adds immense pressure to the English bowling attack, …

Shakeel's Ton Leaves England Reeling in Third Test
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Shakeel's Ton Leaves England Reeling in Third Test

The Hindu  

England suffered a crushing defeat to Pakistan in the third and final test, crashing to 24 for three after a spirited fight from Saud Shakeel. Shakeel's century took over five hours, and he finished with a remarkable 77 runs and a crucial first-innings lead. Pakistan bowlers Sajid Khan and Noman Ali were instrumental in limiting England's scoring, while Rehan Ahmed's …

Pakistan's Epic Comeback: Unstoppable Spin Duo Takes the Upper Hand in 3rd Test
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan's Epic Comeback: Unstoppable Spin Duo Takes the Upper Hand in 3rd Test

ABP News  

Pakistan have staged a remarkable comeback in the ongoing 3rd Test match against England, as they have gone from being in a trailing position against the visitors to now on the verge of sealing a historic victory. In the 3rd session of Day 2, Pakistan spinners have dismantled England's top order within 9 overs, leaving the visitors with only 7 …

Pakistan's Grit and Class Shine as Saud Shakeel Masterclass Propel Them to Test Victory Against England
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan's Grit and Class Shine as Saud Shakeel Masterclass Propel Them to Test Victory Against England

India Today  

Pakistan staged a remarkable comeback to secure a thrilling victory against England in the third Test match. Led by Saud Shakeel's exceptional batting performance, Pakistan fought back from 187/7 to reach a competitive total of 344. Shakeel's masterful century showcased his exceptional batting prowess and helped Pakistan secure a crucial win in the series.

England Fightback Against Pakistan in Thrilling Third Test Match
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

England Fightback Against Pakistan in Thrilling Third Test Match

ABP News  

England have staged a remarkable fightback on Day 1 of the third Test match against Pakistan at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. They restricted the hosts to three-down in their first innings, with skipper Shan Masood and Saud Shakeel at the crease for them. Despite losing the opening duo of Abdullah Shafique and Saim Ayub inside the 50-run mark, …

England Breathe Easy After Thrilling Day 1 in Rawalpindi Test
1 month, 4 weeks ago

England Breathe Easy After Thrilling Day 1 in Rawalpindi Test

India Today  

England clawed their way to a competitive total of 267 after a challenging first day against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. Jamie Smith shone with a half-century, rescuing the innings with his aggressive batting and crucial partnership with the lower order. Despite a late collapse, England secured a win thanks to strong bowling performances from Leach and Atkinson.

Rawalpindi Pitch Set for Crucial Test Series Showdown
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Rawalpindi Pitch Set for Crucial Test Series Showdown

Firstpost  

Pakistan are set to host England in a crucial Test series decider beginning on Thursday (24 October). Both teams are aiming to secure a win after their recent Test victories in Multan. Pakistan deployed windbreaks, industrial-sized fans, and patio heaters to dry the pitch, hoping to gain an advantage. England will be looking to defend their title and avenge their …

Pakistan Aims to Manipulate Rawalpindi Pitch for Series Showdown Against England
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2 months ago

Pakistan Aims to Manipulate Rawalpindi Pitch for Series Showdown Against England

ABP News  

Pakistan is planning to manipulate the Rawalpindi pitch to make it more spin-friendly for the upcoming Test series against England. The team will use giant heaters and industrial fans to accelerate the drying process and create a pitch that is conducive to spin bowling. England has responded by opting for a single specialist seamer and relying heavily on their spin …

Pakistan Aims to Replicate Multan Pitch in Rawalpindi Test
2 months ago

Pakistan Aims to Replicate Multan Pitch in Rawalpindi Test

India Today  

Pakistan is planning to prepare a pitch similar to the one used in the second Test in Multan for the third Test against England in Rawalpindi. The team will aim to repeat the success they achieved in Multan by using a pitch that offers assistance to their spinners. Pakistan is eager to maintain their momentum and capitalise on spin-friendly conditions …

Giant Fans Employed to Dry Pitch for Pakistan vs England Test in Rawalpindi
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2 months ago

Giant Fans Employed to Dry Pitch for Pakistan vs England Test in Rawalpindi

India Today  

Pakistan successfully bounced back from a 1-0 deficit to secure a thrilling victory in the second Test against England in Multan. The pitch curator employed giant fans to dry the pitch and expose it to the scorching heat, resulting in a remarkable comeback. Pakistan's bowling duo of Noman Ali and Sajid Khan took 11 and nine wickets respectively, while Shan …

Giant Fans Employed to Dry Pitch for Pakistan vs England Test in Rawalpindi
2 months ago

Giant Fans Employed to Dry Pitch for Pakistan vs England Test in Rawalpindi

India Today  

Pakistan successfully bounced back from a 0-3 deficit to secure a thrilling victory in the second Test against England in Multan. The pitch curator employed giant fans to dry the pitch and expose it to the scorching heat, resulting in a remarkable comeback for the home team. Pakistan's captain, Shan Masood, finally tasted victory after losing his first six matches …

Heat-Fueled Showdown: Pakistan Aiming for Another Spin-Dominated Test
2 months ago

Heat-Fueled Showdown: Pakistan Aiming for Another Spin-Dominated Test

Associated Press  

Pakistan captain Shan Masood is hoping for another turning wicket for the third and final test against England in Rawalpindi next week after beating the tourists by 152 runs in the second test. The spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali claimed all 20 England wickets in the second test, which ended Masood’s six-match losing streak as captain. Pakistan’s gamble paid …

England struggle to clean up Pakistan tail on second morning in Multan
2 months, 1 week ago

England struggle to clean up Pakistan tail on second morning in Multan

The Independent  

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Pakistan set to use same ‘bowlers’ graveyard’ pitch for second Test against England
2 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan set to use same ‘bowlers’ graveyard’ pitch for second Test against England

The Independent  

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England vs Pakistan PLAYER RATINGS: Who batted like a genius in Multan? Which bowler stood up well to the heat and exhaustion? And who starred with the ball in a terrific comeback after nine months ou
2 months, 1 week ago

England vs Pakistan PLAYER RATINGS: Who batted like a genius in Multan? Which bowler stood up well to the heat and exhaustion? And who starred with the ball in a terrific comeback after nine months ou

Daily Mail  

England secured a record-breaking victory against Pakistan and lead the three-match series 1-0. Harry Brook batted like a genius as he played a key part in England's impressive victory Jamie Smith - 6 Conceded only one bye in Pakistan’s 149-over first innings, but missed a simple stumping. Jamie Smith conceded only one bye in Pakistan's first innings but missed a …

Rizwan and Shakeel centuries give Pakistan control of first test against Bangladesh
4 months ago

Rizwan and Shakeel centuries give Pakistan control of first test against Bangladesh

Associated Press  

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan — Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and vice-captain Saud Shakeel smashed centuries as Pakistan piled up 448-6 declared to put the hosts in control of the first test against Bangladesh on Thursday. Rizwan hit a career-best 171 not out off 239 balls and left-hander Shakeel continued his imperious form in red-ball cricket with 141 runs off 261 before Pakistan declared …

IND vs PAK, ODI World Cup: How Indian bowlers trapped Pakistan batters on a sluggish pitch
1 year, 2 months ago

IND vs PAK, ODI World Cup: How Indian bowlers trapped Pakistan batters on a sluggish pitch

The Hindu  

The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium was slow but had no demons. But hard lengths and a ‘little phase’ of reverse swing turned things India’s way as the home team extended its ODI World Cup record against Pakistan to 8-0, beating the arch-rival convincingly by seven wickets. Opting to bowl after winning the toss, Indian bowlers stuck to their …

PAK vs ENG: ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch for 1st Test below average
2 years ago

PAK vs ENG: ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch for 1st Test below average

The Hindu  

The ICC on Tuesday rated the Rawalpindi pitch for Pakistan-England first Test ‘below average’ for not offering any assistance to bowlers. “ICC Elite Panel of Match Referee Andy Pycroft has rated the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pitch that was used for the first match of the ICC World Test Championship series between Pakistan and England as “below average” and the venue …

PAK vs ENG Test Series: ICC lashes out at PCB, rates Rawalpindi pitch 'Below Average'
2 years ago

PAK vs ENG Test Series: ICC lashes out at PCB, rates Rawalpindi pitch 'Below Average'

India TV News  

The International Cricket Council has lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket board for preparing a ‘below average’ pitch for the first Test match in Rawalpindi. The ICC on Tuesday rated as "below average" the pitch used for the first Test between England and Pakistan at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium for not offering any help to the bowlers. "ICC Elite Panel …

Pakistan vs England: ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch as 'below average' after run-fest in 1st Test
2 years ago

Pakistan vs England: ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch as 'below average' after run-fest in 1st Test

India Today  

The International Cricket Council, on Tuesday, December 13, rated the Rawalpindi pitch for the 1st Test between England and Pakistan as ‘below average’. England won the match by 74 runs, but Andy Pycroft of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees reckoned that the pitch wasn’t up to the standards for Test cricket. The venue in Rawalpindi also received …

PAK vs ENG 2nd Test: England clinch Multan Test on entertaining Day 4 by 26 runs, seal series by 2-0
2 years ago

PAK vs ENG 2nd Test: England clinch Multan Test on entertaining Day 4 by 26 runs, seal series by 2-0

India TV News  

In an entertaining contest on Day 4 of the Multan Test England beat Pakistan by 26 runs to seal the series 2-0 and continue their impressive run under the stewardship of Brendon McCullum. The win saw England clinch their first series win on Pakistan soil in 22 years while Saud Shakeel’s 94-run innings proved to be just a consultation. 22 …

PAK vs ENG: Imam and Shakeel fifties help Pakistan hold up England in Multan
2 years ago

PAK vs ENG: Imam and Shakeel fifties help Pakistan hold up England in Multan

The Hindu  

Imam-ul-Haq and Saud Shakeel struck defiant half-centuries to keep Pakistan in the hunt but England maintained the upper hand in the action-packed second test in Multan on Sunday. Pakistan dominated the morning session when it bowled out England for 275 but its 355-run target meant it needed to pull off a record chase on home soil to level the series. …

PAK vs ENG, 2nd Test: Babar Azam had predicted what was in store for England before Abrar Ahmed outplayed them
2 years ago

PAK vs ENG, 2nd Test: Babar Azam had predicted what was in store for England before Abrar Ahmed outplayed them

India TV News  

PAK vs ENG, 2nd Test: With a lead of 1-0 in the series, England walked into this Test match with their tails up. It was England's sheer dominance in the red ball format that derailed Pakistan and their hopes of winning the first Test match. Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ramiz Raja too was critical about the pitch and admitted to …

Dazzling Pakistan debutant Abrar Ahmed causes England pain on entertaining opening day
2 years ago

Dazzling Pakistan debutant Abrar Ahmed causes England pain on entertaining opening day

The Telegraph  

Full scoreboard The white knuckle rides keeping up with the police escort to the ground have been nothing compared to another day of high-octane Test cricket which featured one of the great debut bowling performances by Abrar Ahmed. Abrar’s seven for 114 from 22 overs will be a day he never forgets and could be a performance that heralds a …

Pakistan, smarting from defeat, seeks livelier pitch in second Test against England in Multan
2 years ago

Pakistan, smarting from defeat, seeks livelier pitch in second Test against England in Multan

The Hindu  

Pakistan hopes to get more life from the pitch when it takes on England in the second Test in Multan starting on Friday. England took full advantage of winning the toss — and its batting depth — to win the first Test by 74 runs on Monday on a dead Rawalpindi wicket that offered nothing to the bowlers. But Multan …

PAK vs ENG Test Series: Haris Rauf ruled out of England Test series with strain in right quad
2 years ago

PAK vs ENG Test Series: Haris Rauf ruled out of England Test series with strain in right quad

India TV News  

Pakistan speedster Haris Rauf has been officially ruled out of the Test series against England after he sustained a strain in his right quad. The fast bowler underwent an MRI during the first day’s play of the Rawalpindi Test after he rolled over the ball while fielding. The 29-year-old, who made his debut in the first Test, stepped on the …

ENG vs PAK: Rawalpindi win among England’s greatest away triumphs, says Stokes
2 years ago

ENG vs PAK: Rawalpindi win among England’s greatest away triumphs, says Stokes

The Hindu  

England’s 74-run victory over Pakistan on a lifeless Rawalpindi track will rank among its greatest Test victories away from home, captain Ben Stokes said on Monday. “It’s a great place to be, and I think it’s up there with one of England’s greatest away Test match wins,” Stokes said at the presentation ceremony. Having a bloke who’s played nearly 180 …

England beat Pakistan in Rawalpindi thriller
2 years ago

England beat Pakistan in Rawalpindi thriller

The Telegraph  

Good morning to those of you hardy enough to be with me on a cold Monday morning in the wee hours and welcome to live coverage of the final day of the first Test between England and Pakistan in Rawalpindi. On another hugely exciting day yesterday, a positive declaration from Ben Stokes put England in position to attempt to win …

PAK vs ENG, 1st Test: Pakistan’s pitches from ‘dark ages’, says Ramiz Raja
2 years ago

PAK vs ENG, 1st Test: Pakistan’s pitches from ‘dark ages’, says Ramiz Raja

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s pitches belonged in “the dark ages,” the country’s top cricket official said on Friday, after England plundered runs on a lifeless wicket in Rawalpindi. REPORT -Solid start for Pakistan after England’s 657 Ramiz Raja, a former national captain and now Pakistan Cricket Board chief, said he was “not happy at all” over the state of the pitch, which he …

'The only time Pakistan did not concede...': Ramiz Raja ends silence on Rawalpindi's 'dull pitch' hosting England Test
2 years ago

'The only time Pakistan did not concede...': Ramiz Raja ends silence on Rawalpindi's 'dull pitch' hosting England Test

Hindustan Times  

The Rawalpindi pitch hosting the first Test between England and Pakistan has come under heavy scrutiny for its lacklustre nature. At a time where cricket boards are trying everything to desperately revive Test cricket, the 'unsporting' surface in Rawalpindi has only upset cricket fans and pundits all over the world. PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja Batting first, England smashed 657 in …

Pakistan vs Australia: Rawalpindi pitch officially rated 'below average' after tame Test
2 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan vs Australia: Rawalpindi pitch officially rated 'below average' after tame Test

Firstpost  

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium’s pitch, where the first Test between Pakistan and Australia ended in a tame draw, has officially been rated ‘below average’ by the match referee and given a demerit point. Karachi: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium’s pitch, where the first Test between Pakistan and Australia ended in a tame draw on Tuesday, has officially been rated “below average” by the …

PAK vs AUS: ICC rates first Test Rawalpindi pitch rated below average
2 years, 9 months ago

PAK vs AUS: ICC rates first Test Rawalpindi pitch rated below average

The Hindu  

The International Cricket Council rated the pitch used for the first Test between Pakistan and Australia at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi as 'below average' on Thursday. ICC Elite Panel Match Referee Ranjan Madugalle rated the pitch at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi and the venue has received one demerit point under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring …

Pakistan vs Australia: Pat Cummins and Co look to second spinner after Rawalpindi stalemate
2 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan vs Australia: Pat Cummins and Co look to second spinner after Rawalpindi stalemate

Firstpost  

The historic occasion — Australia’s first Test in Pakistan since 1998 — was marred by a pitch described as “dead” by vice-captain Steve Smith as Pakistan piled up 728 runs for the loss of just four wickets, and one of those was a run out. ‘Still feeling fresh’ “From our intel in Karachi and Lahore, a second spinner is probably …

'Pitches aren't bad, it's the brains that are rotten': Ex-Pakistan captain goes ballistic on PCB over Rawalpindi pitch
2 years, 9 months ago

'Pitches aren't bad, it's the brains that are rotten': Ex-Pakistan captain goes ballistic on PCB over Rawalpindi pitch

Hindustan Times  

The first Test between Pakistan and Australia ended in a dull draw in Rawalpindi. Pakistan's Babar Azam, right, and Australia's Steve Smith examine pitch following overnight rainfalls before start the 4th day play of first cricket test match between Pakistan and Australia at the Pindi Stadium, in Rawalpindi. Many players including former Pakistan captains Inzamam-ul-Haq and Shahid Afridi have called …

England vs Pakistan: Saqib Mahmood stars with ball as hosts claim emphatic nine-wicket win
3 years, 5 months ago

England vs Pakistan: Saqib Mahmood stars with ball as hosts claim emphatic nine-wicket win

Firstpost  

Cardiff: Saqib Mahmood marked his return to England duty with a four-wicket haul as the completely changed hosts put their COVID-19 problems behind them with an emphatic nine-wicket win over Pakistan in the first one-day international at Cardiff on Thursday. AP Together with Test batsman Zak Crawley, one of five ODI debutants in the England team, he shared an unbroken …

IND vs ENG | It's for ICC to decide whether Ahmedabad pitch is fit for purpose, not players: Joe Root
3 years, 9 months ago

IND vs ENG | It's for ICC to decide whether Ahmedabad pitch is fit for purpose, not players: Joe Root

India TV News  

England skipper Joe Root on Thursday said it is up to the ICC, and not the players, to decide whether the "difficult" Motera pitch is suitable for Test cricket after his side was crushed inside two days by India in a low-scoring day-nighter here. It is not for players to decide whether it is fit for purpose or not and …

ENG vs PAK: Rizwan’s gritty 60 holds up host, Pakistan gets to 223-9 - Cricket News
4 years, 4 months ago

ENG vs PAK: Rizwan’s gritty 60 holds up host, Pakistan gets to 223-9 - Cricket News

The Hindu  

Mohammad Rizwan scored a gritty, unbeaten half-century to guide Pakistan past 200 against an increasingly frustrated England before bad light at the Rose Bowl brought an early end to the second day of the second Test on Friday. England looked all set on wrapping up the Pakistan innings, which resumed on Friday on 126-5, after star batsman Babar Azam edged …

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