Pakistan achieved a significant milestone by securing a 2-1 victory over England in their Test series, marking their first home series win in nearly three and a half years. The success sparked enthusiastic reactions from key players, including Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Shadab Khan, who took to social media to celebrate this remarkable achievement.
Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah’s Praise
Pacers Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah, who were rested for the second and third Tests, commended their teammates for their outstanding performances. Shaheen expressed his gratitude towards the spinners and Saud Shakeel for their crucial contributions throughout the series. On his Instagram, he emphasized the importance of teamwork, stating, “Thank you to the spinners and Saud Shakeel for their commendable performance in the series.”
Naseem Shah highlighted the resilience of the Pakistani team, posting on his Instagram story, “Never underestimate Pakistan. We may get down, but we’re never out. Proud to see @noman.ali2015official & @sajidkhan_244 showing their class.”
Shadab Khan’s Acknowledgment
Shadab Khan also took to social media to recognize the pivotal roles played by spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan in the series victory. He noted, “This is what home advantage looks like; all teams in the world use it. Pakistan cricket can never be kept down. Congratulations to the entire team & country. Thank you, Nomi bhai & Sajid bhai, for bringing smiles back to everyone,” celebrating the significance of playing on home ground.
Babar Azam’s Commendation
Former captain Babar Azam joined the festivities by praising the team’s incredible turnaround during the series. He posted on Instagram, “Phenomenal effort once again to make a grand comeback. Amazing turnaround by Noman and Sajid! Congratulations, Team Pakistan,” highlighting the collective effort that led to this series win.
Series Highlights
The series finale, held in Rawalpindi, showcased Pakistan’s dominance as they restricted England to just 112 runs after the visitors resumed their innings at 24/3. Pakistan’s bowlers, Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, wreaked havoc on the English batting lineup, leading to a swift collapse. Chasing a modest target of 36 runs, the hosts accomplished the task comfortably, sealing the series in style.
This victory is particularly significant for Pakistan, as it marks their first Test series win at home since January 2021, when they last triumphed against South Africa. Since then, the team has faced challenges at home against Australia, England, and Bangladesh in 2022 and 2024.
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