Takeaways From The Second Day Of The Manchester Test That Saw Shan Masood Coming Of Age

There were plenty of takeaways from the second day of the Manchester Test that saw Shan Masood coming of age. Hence, here is a look at all of them one by one.

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A Day Of Reckoning For Shan Masood

With three centuries in as many Test matches and after producing a wonderful innings of 156 runs against a formidable bowling attack; Shan Masood is right now among one of the most talked about cricketers in the country.

So, from being dubbed as a “Parchi” to”Jimmy Anderson’s Bunny” the left-handed opener for sure, has come a long way by getting his name registered in the record books.

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Shadab Khan Justifies His Selection As An All-rounder

Shadab Khan produced a 45 run cameo and hence, played a pivotal role in allowing stability to the innings after a batting collapse that saw Babar Azam, Asad Shafiq and Mohd. Rizwan depart in no time. He now needs to deliver the goods with the ball to further strengthen his position and justify his selection in the Test playing eleven as an al-rounder.

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Asad Shafiq And Yasir Shah Under Pressure

Asad Shafiq hasn’t been too consistent off late and another failure in the first innings is almost certain to put him under further pressure especially, with Fawad Alam waiting for an opportunity in the dressing room.

Yasir Shah on the other hand did dismiss the English skipper i.e. Joe Root however, he also gave away runs at an economy rate of 5.14. With Shadab also part of the playing eleven now, Yasir needs to pull up his socks before it is too late for him!

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Mohd. Abbas Produces An Absolute Gem!

Mohd. Abbas produced an absolute gem to claim the prize wicket of the English all-rounder i.e. Ben Stokes. England will have their work cut out if the pacer manages to bowl in similar fashion throughout the ongoing season.