There seems to be no end to Pakistan’s troubles, with the Babar Azam -led side left reeling by England in the morning session on Day 1 of the third and final Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Pakistan, who are yet to breach the 200-run mark in an innings after two Tests, are seemingly heading towards another batting collapse amid overcast conditions at Edgbaston. The visitors were five wickets down in less than an hour and a half of play. Captain Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel were at the crease after Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer once again broke the back of Pakistan’s inexperienced top order.
Saim Ayub (0) was the first to walk back to the dressing room, wasting a review after Robinson trapped him LBW in the third over of the match.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam’s innings lasted just 18 balls as Josh Tongue cleaned up his off stump with a jaffa on 7.
Pakistan Introduces New Talent Ahead of Match at Edgbaston
Pakistan’s squad for the match at Edgbaston saw significant changes, with three debutants joining the lineup. Wicketkeeper Ghazi Ghori, all-rounder Mohammad Imran Randhawa, and seamer Razaullah have all earned their first caps in this contest.
At the toss, captain Babar Azam addressed the team’s focus amidst external pressures, stating, “The outside noise is not in our control. We are just trying to prepare for this game and look after ourselves in this group.”
