England vs Pakistan 2020, 2nd Test, Day 1 – Twitter Reactions
Updated - 14 Aug 2020, 01:31 AM
England have asserted themselves into the drivers’ seat on a rain-curtailed opening day of the second Test as they reduced Pakistan to 5-126 before inclement weather brought a premature end to the days’ proceedings.
Earlier in the day, Pakistan captain Azhar Ali once again won the toss and decided to bat first. But unlike the first innings of the 1st Test, Pakistan coped a heavy blow in as early as the third over of the morning as James Anderson got the ball to swing into the left-hander Shan Masood, who appeared to play for the away delivery, got trapped right in front of the wickets.
On a cold muggy morning, England seam bowlers made the ball move both ways but unfortunately, they were not backed up by their slip fielding. Abid Ali was dropped twice in the cordon- first by Dom Sibley off Stuart Broad and then by Rory Burns off Woakes- in the first hour.
The duo of Abid and Azhar Ali kept England at bay for the rest of the session, notching up a 50-run stand, before rain enforced an early Lunch break.
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Azhar Ali looked edgy for his 20 but just as it looked like the right-hander was finally settling down into his innings, he slashed with hard hands to give an easy catch to Burns, who made no mistake this time around.
Our great legend Sir Azhar Ali missed his another well deserve Century by just 80 Runs.#ENGvPAK #ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/nib9CrKK9E
— Aaliyar (@Aaliyar0786) August 13, 2020
Ali’s dismissal broke the 72-run stand and post that it was a real struggle for Pakistan as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals.
Abid Ali could not make the optimum use of his chances and fell immediately after getting to his half-century. His dismissal was brilliantly affected by Sam Curran, who after having pitched consecutive deliveries on his legs, proceeded to pitch one on middle-stump; one that moved away at the very last instant and Abid Ali could do nothing but nick off.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to the 1st days’ play between England and Pakistan-
https://twitter.com/mediagag/status/1293894452516401153
Fawad Alam waited 3911 days for a Test and could only last 4 balls in the first innings.
Life is cruel at times.
— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) August 13, 2020
Since 2018 against balls that seam a ‘large’ amount (+0.75°) Azhar Ali averages 13; v balls that don’t seam he averages 158. That’s a difference of 145, way, way above the global average difference 24 (40-16). #ENGvPAK
— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) August 13, 2020
Don't blame Fawad Alam. Long time he hasn't played test matches and lots of pressure from him by the media… Against a brilliant English attack.
An average of 57 FC means he is likely to come good at some point
— Varun Desai – Champions of Europe ? (@LWOSVarun) August 13, 2020
Chris Woakes probably broke more Pakistani hearts with that dismissal of Fawad Alam than he did with his match winning knock at Old Trafford.#ENGvsPAK
— Aatif Nawaz (@AatifNawaz) August 13, 2020
Asad Shafiq and Azhar Ali must be SACKED
— Aqeel (@AqeelViews) August 13, 2020
Feel for Fawad Alam… he's been great First-Class player in Pakistan, but this England attack is relentless and exploits the smallest off movements in the surface/through the air. It's a genuine TEST of technique as much as mindset #ENGvPAK #PAKvENG
— Ian Pont ?? (@Ponty100mph) August 13, 2020
Azhar had a few very good years but you watch that innings and it could be one played from that first tour of England 10 years ago. It's almost like he's regressed after having developed pretty well.
— Osman Samiuddin (@OsmanSamiuddin) August 13, 2020
https://twitter.com/selva_cskian/status/1293947542514937862?s=19
After Misbah / YK's retirement outside Asia
Azhar Ali – 232 runs @ 12.2 in 19 inns (1*50)
Asad Shafiq – 523 runs @ 29 in 18 inns (6*50)
They're supposed to carry this Pakistan batting line up but in reality Babar Azam (47.9 Avg) & Yasir Shah (24.6 Avg) are doing that job#ENGvPAK— JSK (@imjsk27) August 13, 2020
It is unfair to criticise Fawad Alam based on one innings. Brought in after years of struggling at a domestic level and ignored. Wait on the verdict #ENGvPAK https://t.co/NUEq1YsJlf
— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) August 13, 2020
Shadab Khan 47* in Johannesburg,45 at Old Trafford,56 at Leeds & 52 at Lords in 2018,also a 55 at Dublin,conditions which have been genuinely tough to bat,he has done decently. Why has he been “rested”? Not like everyone else around him is scoring big 100s.. #ENGvPAK
— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) August 13, 2020
why do you need biosecure environments when they can't catch anything lol send tweet #EngvPak
— Vithushan Ehantharajah (@Vitu_E) August 13, 2020
How crucial was this wicket from Sam Curran to remove Abid Ali? ? #ENGvPAKpic.twitter.com/EIltxodpiW
— ICC (@ICC) August 13, 2020
Last time Fawad Alam played a Test: Kohli, Smith, Root, Williamson weren’t Test cricketers, Misbah wasn’t Test captain, Shaheen Afridi was 9 yrs old, Instagram didn’t exist, latest iPhone was 3GS, Obama was first year in office, Zardari was President and PTI had won only 1 seat.
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) August 13, 2020
Dil toots ?#EngvPak
— Ali Khan Tareen (@aliktareen) August 13, 2020
Since the start of 2018, England only catch 73% of the slip catching chances that come their way. The only team in the world with a worse record is Bangladesh. #ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/nfHZv73Irw
— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) August 13, 2020
Restored by Sindh Government#FawadAlam pic.twitter.com/QpG9lfVNmx
— Beggar Bot (@wattabowler) August 13, 2020
https://twitter.com/Cric_writes7/status/1293943053510565889?s=19
Our great legend Sir Azhar Ali missed his another well deserve Century by just 80 Runs.#ENGvPAK #ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/nib9CrKK9E
— Aaliyar (@Aaliyar0786) August 13, 2020
