Pakistan lost the first Test against England by three wickets in Manchester on Saturday. Both teams played well leaving it unpredictable of the win.
Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi was disappointed to know Pakistan’s loss to England. He took to twitter saying, “Congratulations England on a memorable win! Brilliant batting by Buttler and Woakes. Pakistan had the game in the grip, unfortunate that the game slipped away. Such opportunities can not be wasted,pitch was very suitable for our bowling attack.”
Congratulations England on a memorable win! Brilliant batting by Buttler and Woakes. Pakistan had the game in the grip, unfortunate that the game slipped away. Such opportunities can not be wasted, pitch was very suitable for our bowling attack.
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) August 8, 2020
Mohammed Yousuf, Michael Vaughan, Harsha Bhogle, and others also reacted to England’s victory on Twitter.
Irrespective of how this match ends, this is outstanding from Buttler and Woakes. They could have defended and found one ball with their name on it. Instead they backed themselves and counter-attacked brilliantly.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 8, 2020
Pakistan dominated the play for the most part of the game but England not to be taken for granted. The team played well – Shan Masood’s brilliant knock of 156 runs and establishing a healthy lead.No sooner, England fought back courageously. Despite poorly losing the top-order, the hosts managed to win the game on Day 4 itself. The second Test between the two sides will start on Thursday in Southampton.
