Pakistan suffered an innings and 103 runs defeat inside 3 days at Headingley. England scored 409 in their only innings to secure a victory. Salman Ali Agha led the team in the absence of injured batter Babar Azam. Pakistan will now look to level the series in the second Test at Lord’s from August 27 to 31.
“When we came here from WI, the weather was hot. It was a hot summer. We weren't expecting it to be this cold. Even the practice match at Croydon, the weather there was hot. When we reached Headingley, it was totally different. It rained and the weather was cold.”
Pakistan arrived from the West Indies after playing in warm conditions, while their practice game in Croydon also took place in hot weather. Their bowlers struggled to create enough pressure, while the batters also failed to resist England’s attack.
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“Because of the [change in temperature], I thought the bowlers were a little stiff. You have to get used to the weather. And I hope they'll be fully ready for this next game.”
Pakistan were bowled out for 171 in their first innings before England posted 409. Spinner Ali Usman picked up five wickets for 95 runs in England's only innings. They were bowled out for 135 runs in the second innings.
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“Maybe they thought it was better to give him some rest. He's our best bowler, but our other bowlers are also doing well. Especially Ubaid Shah; he performed very well, and we're expecting big things from him in the future.”
Pakistan will hope that the experience of Abbas and Mohammad Ali, along with Ubaid Shah’s pace, can strengthen the attack at Lord’s. Babar Azam also missed the Headingley Test because of a finger injury.
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