England vs Pakistan Second Test Match, 2022
Mohammad Ali refuses Ben Stokes
Due to their second series loss, Pakistan has dropped to sixth place. While England’s strong performance under Ben Stokes has propelled them to fifth place. Let us look at what Mohammad Ali refuses Ben Stokes.
England won the second Test by a narrow margin of 26 runs on Monday in Multan thanks to four Pakistan wickets taken by Mark Wood. Who gave them a commanding 2-0 series lead after two games.
After lunch, Pakistan was bowled for 328 after being assigned a difficult 355-run total. The quick bowler finished with 4-65.
ENG vs PAK: Mohammed Ali refused to shake hands after the second test
Ben Stokes, the captain of England, approached Mohammad Ali to shake his hand before the DRS had been called and the third umpire had finished his procedure. The No. 11 batsman for Pakistan declined to do so.
The England captain backed up after he spoke a few words to Ali, possibly reminding him that the choice hadn’t yet appeared on the big screen. When the signal was given out, though, the normal handshakes took place, and Ali praised Stokes and England for winning.
PAK vs ENG: Pakistan Struggling to stand tall in the second test
After losing to Australia earlier this year, Pakistan made a valiant effort but was bowled out for 328. Their third straight home Test loss. With a spirited 80-run partnership between Saud Shakeel and Imam-Ul-Haq and Pakistan starting the day at 198/4, things appeared to be going well. However, after both batters were knocked in rapid succession, it was always going to be difficult.
Although Shakeel and Imam’s rearguard kept Pakistan’s chances of victory alive on Day 4, right before lunch. Wood’s ferocious spell to eliminate both of them brought England dangerously close to victory.
England Players Coming into the BBL 12
In the Big Bash‘s first overseas player draught, Liam Livingstone was the first player signed. And 12 other Englishmen were also selected.
Melbourne Renegades, who had the first pick in the draught, selected Livingstone, who had previously played for the Perth Scorchers in the league.
Sam Billings, who has played for both Sydney teams and has a tonne of Big Bash experience, was chosen by Brisbane Heat. While Chris Jordan and James Vince went back to Sydney Sixers. Sydney Thunder will include David Willey, a former player for the Perth Scorchers.
What’s Next?
We will have to wait and see how these players play in the upcoming BBL season 12. This would be a good chance for the players to showcase their form at the IPL mini-auction which will be held on 26th December.
