PAK vs ENG: In the 1st test between Pakistan and England, with both teams piling on runs and bowlers getting help whatsoever, the test is moving towards a draw. In reply to England's first-inning total of 657, Pakistan openers went off to a good start, adding 225 runs for the 1st wicket.
However, a rare or rather unseen scene was witnessed in the first session of play on Day 3. As the International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned the use of saliva to shine the ball, the bowlers and fielders keep coming up with new and interesting ways to achieve their aim.
Amidst this, England's former captain Joe Root was seen using yet another creative way to shine the ball. Much to the amusement of the cricket fraternity, Joe Root was seen rubbing and shining the ball on spinner Jack Leach's head, who's partially bald. A video of the same was uploaded by Pakistan Cricket Board's official Twitter, which is not being liked in numbers.
"Absolutely ingenious!"
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) December 3, 2022
Root finds a unique way of shining the ball with the help of Leach #PAKvENG | #UKSePK pic.twitter.com/mYkmfI0lhK
While writing this piece, Pakistan are at 298/3 at Lunch on Day 3, trailing by 359 runs. Captain Babar Azam (28*) and Saud Shakeel (0*) are at the crease for the hosts. For England, Jack Leach picked up 2 wickets and Will Jacks managed 1 scalp as bowlers struggle to get going on the flat Rawalpindi pitch.
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