ENG vs PAK, 1st T20: Tom Banton gave England solid start before rain abandons match without result
Tom Banton on Friday evening smashed five sixes during his 42-ball 71-run knock which put England in a strong position despite a slow start.
Tom Banton on Friday evening smashed five sixes during his 42-ball 71-run knock which put England in a strong position despite a slow start.
After achieving the milestone of 600 Test wickets, the 38-year-old James Anderson revealed that England captain Joe Root has assured him about his future.
James Anderson became the first fast bowler and the fourth bowler overall to take 600 wickets in Test cricket after he dismissed Pakistan captain Azhar Ali.
Abid Ali gave insights about Pakistan's strategy and how they set small targets among each other to make the task easier.
Looking to become the first pace bowler to take 600 Test wickets, James Anderson trapped Abid Ali in front to snare his 599th wicket before rain interfered.
England lead the series 1-0 after their dramatic win in the first Test and the rain-hit second Test which ended in a pale draw.
Only 134.3 overs of play was possible in the drawn second Test between England and Pakistan due to poor weather as the match ended in a draw.
Joe Root also spoke about the bad light issue at length after the second Test between England and Pakistan ended in a pale draw.
Play was possible only in the third session after Day 3 was washed out completely while very little play took place on the fourth day.
The England captain Joe Root said the way his team turned the game around in the fourth day showed that they have the character to win from any situation.
