Shoaib Akhtar on Pakistan Future Star: In the Multan Test match, Abdullah Shafiq and Shan Masood batted brilliantly and were successful in scoring centuries. In the first innings of the first test match, Abdullah Shafiq scored 102 runs and Masood scored 151 runs. Together they made a partnership of 253 runs for the second wicket. Let us tell you that Shafiq scored the fifth century of his Test career on 166 balls. This is Shafiq's second century against England. On the other hand, Shan Masood scored the fourth century of his Test career. Excellent batting from both the batsmen on a flat pitch. On the basis of the innings of Shaan Masoo and Abdullah Shafiq, they played an important role in taking Pakistan's score to 328 runs.
At the same time, seeing the batting of both the batsmen in Multan Shoaib Akhtar Quite happy. Shoaib has made a big prediction especially regarding Abdullah Shafiq. Regarding Shafiq, Akhtar said that he batted amazingly. I wanted to see him score a double century. He lost this opportunity, but his batting was excellent. He hit good shots in his batting, I consider him a complete batsman. I wanted him to score a double century.
Shoaib (Shoaib Akhtar on Pakistan Team) While talking to PTV Sports, he said, “I think Shafiq will score runs like this, he has the talent and is a future star.” Akhtar also praised Shan Masood. At the same time, the former Pakistani fast bowler further said that from here Pakistan will have to score more than 500. Because the pitch is of no help to the bowlers, Pakistan should think of scoring more than 500.”
Akhtar said, “The pitches are for the batsmen. England also has excellent batsmen. Here Pakistan will have to score more than 500. Only then can you think of winning this Test match. England also has the best batsmen. There are many batsmen who can change the match on their own.”
Let us tell you that Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafiq have made a special record by making a partnership of 253 runs. This is the record of the second highest partnership for any wicket in the Test matches played in Multan. Earlier, in the Test played in Multan, Sehwag and Tendulkar had made a partnership of 336 runs, which is the record for the biggest partnership made in Test at this ground. Whereas, in this matter, Brian Lara and DJ Bravo are at number three. Together they had shared 200 runs in the Multan Test.
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