PAK vs ENG: Abrar Ahmed Hospitalized with Fever During 1st Test Against England

Pakistan’s young leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed has been forced to sit out of the ongoing first Test against England in Multan after being hospitalized with a high fever. His absence on the fourth day has added to Pakistan’s mounting challenges as they struggle to contain England’s dominant batting displayat the lifeless pitch of Multan Cricket Stadium.

At the start of Day 4, Joe Root completed a well-deserved double century. On the other hand, Harry Brook has already breached 150-run mark. England, having dominated the third day, resumed play with an aggressive mindset, aiming to quickly build on their lead over Pakistan. The partnership between Root and Harry Brook became the centerpiece of England’s innings, with the duo putting up a massive stand for the fourth wicket.

England’s batsmen have been unrelenting, leaving Pakistan’s bowlers struggling to regain control. Their disciplined approach has kept Pakistan’s attack at bay, turning the match into a one-sided contest. The flat pitch at Multan, offering little for the fast bowlers, has only added to Pakistan’s woes.

Abrar Ahmed’s Absence Amplifies Pakistan’s Struggles

Abrar Ahmed, who was pivotal for Pakistan on the third day, bowled the most overs for his team in the previous session. His absence has left Pakistan with limited options in the spin department, further complicating their efforts to break England’s stronghold. Without their key spinner, captain Shan Masood has had to rely on part-time bowlers such as Salman Agha, Saud Shakeel, and Saim Ayub to share the burden.

With Abrar out of action, Pakistan now heavily depends on their seamers to make crucial breakthroughs on a pitch that has offered little assistance for pace bowlers. As England continues to pile on the runs, Pakistan’s task becomes even more daunting in this critical stage of the Test match.