After ‘BazBall’ And ‘DravBall’, Pakistan Legend Introduces ‘PakBall’

The phrase “Bazball” has change into a large a part of cricket vocabulary within the current previous with the aggressive model of Test batting discovering followers all all over the world. The model of cricket, which is called after England cricket group head coach Brendon McCullum, has been dominating headlines as a result of ongoing Ashes collection however it appears like there’s a new batting fashion which could be making his debut slowly on the worldwide stage. India’s aggressive present in opposition to West Indies additionally noticed gave start to the title ‘DravBall’, in reference to Rahul Dravid’s group. Pakistan have been taking part in their very own aggressive model of cricket in opposition to Sri Lanka and former pacer Shoaib Akhtar has now dubbed it “PakBall”. During the second Test match, Pakistan scored 145 runs in simply 28.3 overs with the run price going as much as above 5 per over.

“Is #PakBall becoming a bit of a thing?” Akhtar posted on Twitter.

Is #PakBall changing into a little bit of a factor?

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) July 24, 2023

Abdullah Shafique and Shan Masood smashed half-centuries to assist Pakistan take the opening day honours after they bundled out Sri Lanka for 166 within the second Test on Monday.

Pakistan, who lead the two-match collection 1-0, reached 145-2 at stumps, trailing Sri Lanka by 21 runs in Colombo.

Pakistan on prime at Colombo.

They scored 145 runs from simply 28.3 overs. pic.twitter.com/6rUNNaoc37

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 24, 2023

Shafique, on 74, and skipper Babar Azam, on eight, had been on the crease when dangerous mild stopped play for the day.

Shafique placed on a second-wicket stand of 108 with the left-handed Masood, who made 51, to place Sri Lanka on the backfoot with their attacking play.

Bowlers arrange Pakistan’s dominance after leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed and quick bowler Naseem Shah shared seven wickets between them to dismiss the hosts within the second session.

(With AFP inputs)