What could be more shocking in the incident, multiple gunshots were heard within a kilometer radius of the Multan Cricket Stadium, which is all set to host the second Test match between England and Pakistan. Pakistan had faced severe backlash in the previous decade for the attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team, with the teams boycotting the country for more than ten years. Apart from this, England itself is touring Pakistan after a gap of 17 years.
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The Ben Stokes-led side beat Pakistan in the most dramatic fashion in the first Test, giving them a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series with the second Test set to begin today.
According to The Independent, gunshots were heard near the hotel of the England cricket team in Pakistan. Police arrested four after the incident. Gunshots were heard in the early hours before England left the hotel to train at Multan Stadium. England players have reportedly been provided with presidential-level security for the ongoing tour of Pakistan. Reports said England’s training plans for the second Test were unaffected by the shocking incident.
Coming back to the second Test, England skipper Ben Stokes said on Thursday that fit-again Mark Wood’s pace will help him counter dry and spin-friendly conditions in the second Test against Pakistan.
England are riding high after a thrilling 74-run win in the first Test and would be looking to carry that momentum into the match in Multan starting on Friday. A confident Stokes said Wood’s inclusion in place of the injured Liam Livingstone would add some spice to the England bowling.
The England captain said, “Having someone in your squad who can bowl at 150 kmph is a huge bonus for any team around the world – especially with Pakistan coming in and winning so hard.” There is space.” Increase our ability to take 20 wickets.”
This will be Wood’s first Test since March. He missed the first match in Rawalpindi due to a hip injury.
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