Multan: Pakistan aims to snap a ten-match winless streak on home soil as they prepare to face England in the first Test at Multan Cricket Stadium this Monday.
According to Pakistan Cricket Board, Pakistan’s last home victory came against South Africa in Rawalpindi back in February 2021. Since then, the team has struggled, drawing four and losing six matches, marking their longest winless period since being granted Test status in 1952. Despite these challenges, the team remains focused on reclaiming their former glory under the leadership of Captain Shan Masood and red-ball coach Jason Gillespie, both of whom are under pressure to turn the team’s fortunes around.
The squad recently regrouped in Multan for a five-day camp starting on October 1 to acclimatize and refine their strategies. Reflecting on past performances and current strengths, Pakistan looks to capitalize on the absence of key English players like James Anderson and Mark Wood due to retirement and injury, respectively, and Ben Stokes who is recovering from a hamstring injury.
The Pakistan team is eager to reverse their fortunes and start strong against a formidable English side, emphasizing disciplined play and strategic execution to secure a much-needed victory.