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Imam-ul-Haq completes thousand runs in Test cricket

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s left-handed opener Imam-ul-Haq completed 1,000 runs in Test cricket amid the ongoing first Test against England at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Imam, who was just 27 runs away from the milestone, cut behind the first delivery of the 18th over by Will Jacks to complete the 1000-run landmark in his 17th Test.

Besides the recently-achieved landmark, Imam has two Test centuries and four fifties to his name in 16 matches with the highest score of 157.

The left-handed batter then went on to score unbeaten 90 runs and stitched a match-saving 181-run partnership with his partner Abdullah Shafique, who scored 89 not out before the stumps on Day 2.

Earlier, in the day, England posted their highest Test total against Pakistan (657) and bettered their previous best of 589-9 at Manchester in 2016.

Meanwhile, on the opening day of the Rawalpindi Test, England batters put on a dominant show and tumbled various records including scoring more than 500 runs on the first day of a Test match – the highest score of the first day.

READ: Pakistan solid after Englandā€™s record total as openers dominate Day 2

Ruthless England batters set various records on opening day of Rawalpindi Test

RAWALPINDI: Various records were set as England batters baton-charged Pakistan on the opening day of the Rawalpindi Test as they raised a record 506/4 before stumps, here on Thursday.

English openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, who laid a solid foundation for an incredibly dominant first day over host Pakistan, put on a massive 233 runs partnership as both scored centuries.

The duo took on Pakistan bowlers amid their stand and set various records with their quickfire opening stand.

Crawley, who was going through a rough patch since scoring his career-best 267 against Pakistan in August 2020, regained his form as he scored his third century overall. His 86-ball hundred was the fastest by an English opener in Test cricket.

Meanwhile, the 233-run opening stand between Crawley and Duckett marked the fastest double century by any pair in Test cricket as the duo conceded just 183 balls to register themselves in the record book.

Earlier, the duo of Crawley and Duckett powered England to a flying start as they gathered 174 runs in the first session – the highest score in an opening session of a Test match.

For the first time in England’s Test history, both openers have scored a fifty off as many balls or less (Crawley 38 balls and Duckett 50 balls). England scored 14 runs in the first over of the match – the highest they scored in a Test match.

Following the openers’ magic, it was Harry Brook who lit up the Pindi Cricket Stadium with a quickfire century on just 80 balls, the third fastest for England in Test cricket.

Moreover, for the first time in Test cricket history, four batters amassed centuries on the first day of the match for the first time as Ollie Pope, Crawley, Duckett and Brook all scored tons.

Their centuries powered England to raise a mammoth 506/4 on an opening day despite bad light reducing the day’s play to 75 overs. England, however, managed to pose enough runs to break a 112-year-old record of the most runs on the first day of the match. They also became the first team to cross the 500-run mark on an opening day.

READ: ā€˜Pitch shouldā€™ve been more supportive,ā€™ Saqlain on England carnageĀ 

‘Pitch should’ve been more supportive,’ Saqlain on England carnage

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq commented on England’s baton charge on host bowlers as they amassed a mammoth 506/4 on the first day of the Rawalpindi Test and suggested that the pitch should have been more supportive.Ā 

Saqlain, in a press conference, following a dominant first day by the English team as four of their batters scored centuries before putting up the highest total on the opening day of a Test match, credited them for their brilliance before complaining about the nature of the pitch.

“England played very well today and we could not bowl according to our plan. There was also a problem with the pitch and I think it should have been more supportive. They just outclassed us and we must credit them,” Saqlain said.

On a question regarding Pakistan’s bowling attack and its struggle against aggressive English batters, Saqlain once again emphasized ace pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi’s absence and asserted these were the best available bowlers.

“Shaheen was injured, all we had were these bowlers and we were relying on them. They are also good, their performance was also good but we just couldn’t bowl as per plan,” said Saqlain.

“Muhammad Ali was performing well in domestic cricket, while Abrar and Zahid were also putting up wonderful performances in the camp. We strive to be fair in the selection of the team.

“Both the players were bowling brilliantly in the camp and were doing what they were supposed to do. We needed a bowler who can bowl in long spells with Haris and Naseem. But credit goes to England who had planned well against us.”

Saqlain then went on to respond to a question regarding the outcome of the ongoing Test and emphasized not to talk about it on the first day.

“No doubt England played well on the first day but we should think much about the future of the Rawalpindi Test. This Test will become interesting in upcoming days. It was their day and they outplayed us,” Saqlain concluded.

It is pertinent to mention that England batters Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope and Harry Brook all scored centuries to power their side broke a 112-year-old record as they finished the opening day at 506/4.

READ: President Alvi attends historic Rawalpindi Test to celebrate England returnĀ 

Babar hopeful to compete against ‘full strength’ English side in first Test

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan captain Babar Azam expressed his hope of competing against a full-strength English side despite several players of the touring party being struck down by illness on Wednesday.

Babar, in a scheduled press conference ahead of the historic Rawalpindi Test, commented on the unfortunate viral spread in the opposition camp, while also hopeful of competing against a complete English side.

“We’ve finalized our plan after the English lineup was unveiled and we will bring our action plan tomorrow. They are tough opposition and play aggressively but we are still hopeful they play with full strength,” said Babar.

“We have been practising for the last week and are well-prepared for the series. The way Naseem Shah and Muhammad Ali are bowling, I am confident my bowlers will make us win,” he added.

The playing conditions and pitches were the most-talked elements of the game amid Australia’s historic tour of Pakistan in April this year, while Babar came up with an assertion this time that the conditions would be favourable for both teams.

“Whenever you play in home conditions, you try to make pitches as per your suitability. However, I think the conditions are still favourable for both teams. The weather conditions are better, fast bowlers and spinners will get a lot of help,” said Babar.

Babar then went on to comment on Pakistan’s chances to make it to the final of the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) and shared the team has the potential to make it.

“We will be trying to win at least four of our last five matches so that we can qualify for the final of the World Test Championship,” he concluded.

READ: PAK vs ENG: Trophy unveiling postponed as virus hits English campĀ 

Trophy for Pakistan-England Test series to be unveiled tomorrow

RAWALPINDI: The trophy for the upcoming Test series between Pakistan and England will be unveiled tomorrow at Pindi Cricket Stadium.

According to the details, the trophy will be unveiled in a ceremony at the Pindi stadium where both captains – Babar Azam and Ben Stokes – will participate.

Following the trophy unveiling, both Pakistan and England captains will speak to the presser later tomorrow.

Earlier today, the players of the two squads carried out robust training sessions on Tuesday ahead of the first Test amid tight security at the stadium.

It is pertinent to mention that England and Pakistan will lock horns in a three-match Test series from December 1 to 21. Rawalpindi, Multan and Karachi will host the remaining two Tests respectively.

READ: Babarā€™s wicket is crucial but goal is to take 20 wickets: AndersonĀ 

PCB unveils star-studded commentary panel for Pakistan-England Tests

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday revealed a star-studded commentary panel for the historic three-match Test series between Pakistan and England scheduled from December 1 to 21.

England Test team set foot in Islamabad on Sunday to mark the historic tour of Pakistan as the two sides will play the first-ever Test on Pakistani soil after a gap of 17 years.

According to the PCB, Pakistanā€™s legendary cricketer Waqar Younis, alongside Urooj Mumtaz and Bazid Khan, will be joined by the veteran English commentators Nasser Hussain, Michael Atherton and David Gower in the commentary panel.

These experts will also offer pre and post-match analysis throughout the series which will be hosted by renowned presenter Zainab Abbas.

The production will be done through 28 full High-Definition cameras ā€“ including Buggy and Drone cameras. To help with the Decision Review System (DRS), a comprehensive Hawkeye set-up ā€“ UltraMotion ball-tracking and UltraEdge will also be used.

The action-filled series will be live-streamed on the digital platform of ARY Digital Network ā€“Ā ARY ZAPĀ in crystal clear HD quality.

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Ben Stokes announces to donate match fees to Pakistan flood victims

RAWALPINDI: England’s star all-rounder and current Test captain Ben Stokes has announced to donate his match fees for all three matches of the historic Test series against Pakistan to the flood victims of the host country.

Stokes, who is leading England for the upcoming Test series in Pakistan, has won the hearts of numerous fans for his kind gesture as he will donate his match fees to the flood affectees in Pakistan.

Taking to Twitter, Stokes issued a statement regarding his kind gesture that received immense praise from cricketing fans.

“It is great to be in Pakistan for the first time for this historic series. To be back here after 17 years as a Test side is very exciting. There is a sense of responsibility amongst the playing and support group and to be there is special,” stated Stokes.

“The floods that devastated Pakistan earlier this year was very sad to see and has had significant impact on the country and the people.

“The game has given me a lot in my life and I feel it’s only right to give something back that goes far beyond cricket. I will be donating my match fees from this Test series to the Pakistan flood appeal.

“Hopefully this donation can go towards the rebuilding of areas of Pakistan most affected by the flooding.”

It is pertinent to mention thatĀ tens of millions of people are affected by relentless monsoon rains and one of the worst-hit floods in the countryā€™s history that have submerged a third of the country and claimed more than 1,100 lives.

Rawalpindi Test, starting on December 1, will mark England’s first Test in the country after a gap of 17 years. The touring side will then move to Multan to play the second Test, starting on December 9, before reaching Karachi to play the final Test, scheduled for December 17.

READ: ARY Digital Network acquires digital rights for England Tests, NZ series

ARY Digital Network acquires digital rights for England Tests, NZ series

KARACHI: ARY Digital Network has once again an exciting update for sports lovers in Pakistan as it has exclusively acquired digital rights for the upcoming home Test series against England and New Zealand’s tour of Pakistan.

After successfully acquiring the rights to the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022, the next two La Liga seasons, and FIFA U20 Womenā€™s World Cup, ARY Digital Network has now successfully secured the rights to Pakistan’s upcoming home series against England and New Zealand.

Viewers in Pakistan can watch the live streaming through the ARY ZAPĀ application.

The historic home Test series will kick off on December 1 as Pakistan take on England on their home soil after a gap of 17 years. The second and third Tests, however, will be played on December 9 and 17 respectively. All three matches of the series will embark at 10:00 AM according to Pakistan Standard Time (PST).

Following England’s historic Test series, cricket fans can also catch New Zealand’s Tour of Pakistan in crystal clear HD quality on ARY ZAP which will be completed in two phases – December 27 – January 15 and April 13 – May 7 – and will feature two Tests, five T20Is and a total of eight ODIs.

Known for promoting sports in the country, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ARY Digital Network Mr Salman Iqbal- who also owns the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Karachi Kings- has the honour of launching Pakistanā€™s first HD sports channel A-Sports in October 2021.

A-Sports has previously aired ICC Menā€™s T20 World Cup 2022, home T20I series against England, ODI series against the Netherlands, home ODI series against England, Formula 1 Grand Prix Season 2022-23, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021, PSL Season 2022 and Karachi Open Squash Championship among other major sports events since its launching.

ARY ZAP, the popular app owned by ARY Digital Network, live-streamed ICC Menā€™s T20 World Cup 2022, home T20I series against England, ODI series against the Netherlands, home ODI series against West Indies, Formula 1 Grand Prix Season 2022-23 among other major sports events since its launch.

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Pakistan Test squad starts training ahead of England series

ISLAMABAD: Pakistanā€™s Test squad for the upcoming home series against England has started training at the Islamabad Club Cricket Ground here on Friday.

In the practice session, the England-series bound squad hit the training sessions. The players practised according to certain match scenarios and participated in batting and fielding drills.

The national players will carry out robust training sessions for three days up until November 27 when England’s squad is scheduled to land in the country for the historical series.

Following the conclusion of the ongoing training camp, both Pakistan and England squads will then start practising at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.

It is worth mentioning here that England will be touring Pakistan for a Test series after 17 years. The three-match Test series will be played in Rawalpindi, Multan and Karachi, respectively.

PAKISTAN SQUAD

Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (vice-captain, wicketkeeper), Abdullah Shafique, Azhar Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Nauman Ali, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicketkeeper), Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Shan Masood, and Zahid Mehmood.

ENGLAND SQUAD

Ben Stokes (c), James Anderson, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ben Foakes, Will Jacks, Keaton Jennings, Jack Leach, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Mark Wood.

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PCB announces match officials for Pakistan-England Tests

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday, unveiled the match officials for the historic Test series between Pakistan and England, scheduled to commence on December 1.

According to the PCB, Andy Pycroft, a member of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, will lead the playing control teams for the historic Test series between Pakistan and England.

Meanwhile, a total of seven umpires will be officiating the three ICC World Test Championship fixtures, out of whom three are from the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires.

West Indian umpire Joel Wilson, one of the 11 members of the ICC Elite Panel of umpires will join Ahsan Raza as the on-field umpire for the first and third Test, while Marais Erasmus and Asif Yaqoob will serve as the third and the fourth umpire respectively.

For the second Test in Multan however, Erasmus will join Aleem Dar for the on-field, while Wilson and Riaz will be performing third and fourth umpire roles.

It is pertinent to mention that the first Test between Pakistan and England in Rawalpindi will mark England’s first Test on Pakistani soil since 2015.

The historic series part of the ICC World Test Championship will take place from December 1 to 21.

READ: ā€˜Shocking to drop Fawad,ā€™ Afridi on Pakistanā€™s squad for England Tests

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