The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made major changes to the squad and coaching staff ahead of the final match. Razaullah’s aggressive lower-order knock gave Pakistan a much-needed boost on the third day. Batting at No. 9, the 21-year-old scored 81 runs off 63 balls, including four fours and nine sixes.
“One of those two has played just one Test match, while another has played 70 Tests,” Akhtar said. “Just look at the intent, man! Look at how good the intent of the guy playing his first Test match is. What intent, man! Does he have any fear?
Shoaib Akhtar Backs PCB’s Bold Mid-Series Changes
Shoaib Akhtar also backed the Pakistan Cricket Board’s decision to make seven changes to the squad during the England tour. While several former Pakistan cricketers criticised the move, the former pacer believes the overhaul was necessary to bring a new mindset into the team.
"I am sharing my belief based on the plan they presented to me. On that basis, I’m telling you that over the next 6 to 7 months—if not by the end of this year at the earliest—they will prepare roughly 300 to 400 players for you who will play with great intent, with an exciting intent. They will show you what Pakistan cricket is really all about, just like Razaullah showed you. This is just one example; the best is yet to come.”
Razaullah’s Fearless Knock Proves Shoaib Akhtar’s Point
The 21-year-old then produced his best performance with the bat when Pakistan were 312/7 in the second innings. He attacked England’s pace bowlers and struck three consecutive sixes off Gus Atkinson in one over.
“Honestly speaking, the PCB vented their frustration, and it was totally justified. Their explanation made sense, and they did the right thing by deciding, ‘We need to send kids who go out there with courage and prove that we’re here to put up a fight. We haven’t come here to lose, score personal runs, or just save our spots.’ So I think it was a good call.”
Razaullah also equalled Tim Southee’s record for the most sixes by a batter on Test debut. Southee hit nine sixes during his unbeaten 77 against England at Napier in 2008.
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