NEW DELHI: Spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali wreaked havoc on Thursday in Rawalpindi because the star Pakistan duo put England on the backfoot with a scintillating bowling efficiency on the opening day of the series-deciding third Take a look at.
England, after opting to bat, did start positively, however quickly the spinners weaved their magic, dismissing the opposition batters one after one other.
As England slumped to 98 for 5 within the first session, Pakistan keeper was on stump mic seen teasing batter Harry Brook.
“No extra Bazball,” was Rizwan’s cheeky jibe as England struggled towards high quality spin bowling from Sajid and Noman.
Openers Ben Duckett (52) and Zak Crawley (29) gave England a optimistic begin however Noman then dismissed the latter for Pakistan’s first breakthrough.
Sajid then joined the get together as each he and Noman ran by the highest half of England.
The shock England collapse noticed Ollie Pope, Joe Root and Harry Brook scoring 3, 5 and 5 respectively.
England went into lunch at 110 for 5 and after the break misplaced skipper Ben Stokes as nicely for 12.
