Pak vs Aus: Shoaib Akhtar wonders what will happen during first Test
RAWALPINDI: Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar was left wondering Monday as to what would be the outcome of the opening Pakistan-Australia Test at the Pindi Cricket Stadium.
“Kuch hoga ya sirf draw he hoga (will something happen or will the match end in a draw)?” the ex-pacer asked as the match seems to be heading towards a draw.
Pakistan’s first home Test against Australia in nearly a quarter of a century looked headed for a draw despite Nauman Ali grabbing four wickets Monday as the tourists reached 449-7 on the fourth day of a rain-hit match.
But despite no rain forecast for Tuesday, the likelihood of a result in the opening Test of the three-match series looks bleak, barring a Pakistan batting collapse in the second innings on a wicket that still looks full of runs.
The pitch at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has produced 925 runs for just 13 wickets, and is unlikely to yield the spin needed for a result.
Earlier today, overnight rain had left the outfield at the stadium waterlogged and the umpires only allowed the match to start after lunch.
But despite no rain forecast for Tuesday, the likelihood of a result in the opening Test of the three-match series looks bleak, barring a Pakistan batting collapse in the second innings on a wicket that still looks full of runs.
The pitch at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has produced 925 runs for just 13 wickets, and is unlikely to yield the spin needed for a result.
Earlier today, overnight rain had left the outfield at the stadium waterlogged and the umpires only allowed the match to start after lunch.