On the opening day of the first Test at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on Monday, Pakistan had a fantastic start against England.
Choosing to bat first, the home team had once again lost an early wicket due to mistakes on the part of opener Saim Ayub, who was duped by Atkinson’s excellent delivery. Ayub’s score was limited to 10-ball 4.
Shan Masood, the captain, bore a major responsibility for overcoming the early pressure. Abdullah Shafique provided him with excellent support as he did exactly what was required to test England’s bowlers.
After a 238-run partnership that left the visitors frustrated, Atkinson removed Shafique, who had just scored a century, to give England another breakthrough.
