RAWALPINDI (Pakistan): England’s 74-run victory over Pakistan on a dull Rawalpindi observe will rank amongst their biggest Test victories clear of house, captain Ben Stokes mentioned on monday.
England pulled off a memorable victory in fading mild and rarely 10 mins ahead of the shut of play to praise Stokes’ daring declaration on Sunday.
Chasing 343 for an out of this world victory, a dogged Pakistan just about snatched a draw however tempo bowlers James Anderson and Ollie Robinson produced a reverse-swing masterclass to disclaim them.
“It’s a great place to be, and I think it’s up there with one of England’s greatest away Test match wins,” Stokes mentioned on the presentation rite.
“Jimmy Anderson said he was feeling very emotional trying to keep himself together.
“Having a bloke who is performed just about 180 Test fits to really feel like that on the finish of this, I believe we’ve got completed one thing very particular this week.”
Since former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum took over the coaching reins, England have played a highly entertaining brand of Test cricket.
“We sought after to come back right here in Pakistan and elevate on with our mantra of thrilling cricket giving ourselves the most productive alternative to win a Test fit,” Stokes said.
“I’ve were given no real interest in taking part in for the attracts..we at all times check out to have a look at the certain choice.”
Stokes stood out for his inspirational leadership in the match – especially his astute handling of his bowlers and attacking field setting.
“On wickets like this, it’s a must to make issues occur – ranking your runs temporarily after which make some lovely rash and impressive choices with the sector hanging and bowling adjustments and stuff like that,” he said.
“I believe we’ve performed eight-nine Test fits now, and something we strive and do is focal point on ourselves, reasonably than the opposition.”
“We’ve were given some damaged our bodies after that. It’s wonderful to look the quantity of enthusiasm and middle the boys confirmed,” he added.
“I do not believe I’ve noticed a bunch of gamers who’ve put their our bodies at the traces like that.”
England pulled off a memorable victory in fading mild and rarely 10 mins ahead of the shut of play to praise Stokes’ daring declaration on Sunday.
Chasing 343 for an out of this world victory, a dogged Pakistan just about snatched a draw however tempo bowlers James Anderson and Ollie Robinson produced a reverse-swing masterclass to disclaim them.
“It’s a great place to be, and I think it’s up there with one of England’s greatest away Test match wins,” Stokes mentioned on the presentation rite.
“Jimmy Anderson said he was feeling very emotional trying to keep himself together.
“Having a bloke who is performed just about 180 Test fits to really feel like that on the finish of this, I believe we’ve got completed one thing very particular this week.”
Since former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum took over the coaching reins, England have played a highly entertaining brand of Test cricket.
“We sought after to come back right here in Pakistan and elevate on with our mantra of thrilling cricket giving ourselves the most productive alternative to win a Test fit,” Stokes said.
“I’ve were given no real interest in taking part in for the attracts..we at all times check out to have a look at the certain choice.”
Stokes stood out for his inspirational leadership in the match – especially his astute handling of his bowlers and attacking field setting.
“On wickets like this, it’s a must to make issues occur – ranking your runs temporarily after which make some lovely rash and impressive choices with the sector hanging and bowling adjustments and stuff like that,” he said.
“I believe we’ve performed eight-nine Test fits now, and something we strive and do is focal point on ourselves, reasonably than the opposition.”
“We’ve were given some damaged our bodies after that. It’s wonderful to look the quantity of enthusiasm and middle the boys confirmed,” he added.
“I do not believe I’ve noticed a bunch of gamers who’ve put their our bodies at the traces like that.”