#PAKvsENG #MultanTest is scheduled to begin today and so, here is a look at 5 Pakistani cricketers who hold the key as the green shirts look to bounce back following consecutive defeats at home against a lowly ranked a Bangladesh team.
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#BabarAzam
Pakistan depend on Babar heavily and so with him out of form, it is no wonder that Pakistan hasn’t done well in the longest format of the game for a while now. Babar then needs to perform big during the opening Test and the remaining part of the series to ensure that Pakistan stand a chance against a formidable visiting English side.
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#SaudShakeel
Saud Shakeel has been one of the most consistent Pakistani batters, particularly in home conditions and so, Shan Masood will want his vice-captain to deliver consistently throughout the series.
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#Rizwan
Pakistan’s wicket-keeper batter holds the key for the Shan Masood led dugout not only behind the stumps but also in the lower-middle order. His presence in the playing XI will be a crucial factor for the men in green throughout the series.
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#NaseemShah
Shaheen Afridi, another senior player, hasn’t been in top form for a while, making Naseem Shah’s role even more critical. Pakistan will need early wickets with the new ball, and Naseem will be pivotal in that regard.
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#Abrar Needs To Deliver During The #PAKvsENG #MultanTest
Abrar will lead Pakistan’s spin-bowling attack. England has a history of struggling against spin, and the Pakistani camp will rely heavily on the 26-year-old to deliver key performances during the series.