Pakistan are off to a flyer in the second Test match against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. The hosts have done their homework after the inaugural defeat, and have put in a much better bowling performance.
The final Test is a must-win encounter, after the hosts were battered a few days ago in a historic defeat against Bangladesh.
The biggest talking point ahead of the second Test match was the omission of ace speedster Shaheen Shah Afridi. 21-year-old Naseem Shah, who has been a household name in the recent years, was dropped too.
However, the young and yet-untapped bowling talent in Pakistan cricket team has come up with the answer. After being bowled out for 274 in their first inning, the Pakistani pacers have restricted Bangladesh to 26/6 in under 11 overs. The duo of Mir Hamza and Khurram Shahzad were absolutely brilliant, with Shahzad picking up four wickets and Hamza, the left-armer, picking up the rest.
Fans have even stated that the newcomers are showing the veteran pacers, Shaheen and Naseem, how its done.
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How did fans react to Khurram Shahzad and Mir Hamza's bowling against Bangladesh?
The importance of integrating domestic talent into Pakistan national team circuit has been talked about for quite some time now.
Guess all those years of ignoring domestic talent finally paid off! Who knew? Khurram Shahzad and Mir Hamza showing how it's done. #PAKvsBAN #DomesticHeroes
— Malahim (@la__belle_dame) September 1, 2024
Pakistan fans have been impressed so much that they made an analogy to the evergreen and timeless duo of Waqar Younis and Wasim Akram. The duo did bring back time with their on-field performances, today!
KHURAM SHEHZAD & MIR HAMZA! pic.twitter.com/QKtBTx86mm
— Assadᡣ𐭩🇵🇸 (@hypophrenic_18) September 1, 2024
Great display of top quality fast bowling in Test cricket!
— Urooj Mumtaz Khan (@uroojmumtazkhan) September 1, 2024
Khurram Shazad and Mir Hamza showing their veteran pros how it’s done.
FC experience paying off!#PAKvBAN #TestCricket
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What did Wasim Akram comment on Mir Hamza's bowling against Bangladesh?
Former Pakistan pacer, Wasim Akram lauded Mir Hamza's heroics at Rawalpindi in the ongoing Test match. After being dropped from the first game, Hamza was selected by the management for the final Test.
Akram spoke about Hamza's ability to swing the ball in both directions - in-swing and out-swing. The 49-year-old also called the left-armer as a crucial bowler for Pakistan.
"Mir Hamza has the ability to swing the ball in both directions and is a crucial bowler for Pakistan," Wasim Akram stated.
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