Pakistan Cricket Team Will Achieve These Milestones By Winning At Headingley

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A lot is expected from the Pakistan cricket team following their victory at Lord’s. However, knowing their unpredictable style of play, most of us are earnestly praying for them to somehow keep up the good work and win at Headingley.

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While every win counts, this one is especially important as it will lead Pakistan cricket team to achieve at least three distinct milestones.

A Better Ranking
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Pakistan cricket can jump a couple of places on the ICC Test rankings’ table if they achieve a white wash during the series.

Completing the task, though, will not be easy as with careers at stake, the English boys are expected to come out with a nothing-to-lose-approach.

First Victory in 22 Years
Headingley test trophy
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The exciting part is that even a draw will allow Saifi and his men a series victory on the English shores for the first time in 22 years!

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Since 1996 Pakistan has toured England with squads that were better settled and much stronger than the one touring at the moment. However, given the team’s remarkable performance at Lord’s, it is only fair to say that the current squad is only another good game away from giving Pakistani fans a memorable win to cherish.

Stability in the Post MIS-YOU Era

Younis Khan and Misbah retired

Pakistan arrived on the English tour while they were still in the re-building phase and the support staff by now should really be very pleased with the fact that at least during the tour they were able to figure out their best playing eleven.

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Nevertheless, a victory in the difficult series will most definitely settle nerves in the dressing room post the MIS-YOU (Misbah and Younas for those still scratching their heads!) era and will allow stability in the Pakistani camp for international Test tours that follow next during the coming months.