Multan Test: Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed hospitalized with fever
What's the story
Pakistan cricket team suffered a major blow on October 10 as their lead spinner for the ongoing first Test against England, Abrar Ahmed, was ruled out due to illness. The leg-spinner missed the fielding action and is unlikely to take further part in England's first innings. Ahmed was admitted for treatment after a medical examination at a local hospital.
Performance review
Ahmed's performance in the ongoing Test
Before falling sick, Ahmed was given a tough time by England batters on Day 3 of the ongoing Multan Test. He bowled 21 overs for 143 runs without taking a wicket. Overall, in four sessions, he bowled 35 overs and gave away 174 runs without taking a single wicket. This only added to Pakistan's woes in the match.
Team adjustment
Part-time spinners step up in Ahmed's absence
In Ahmed's absence, part-time spinners Salman Ali Agha, Saim Ayub, and Saud Shakeel filled the void. The trio bowled nine overs between them on Day 3. Notably, the Pakistan team management had released two spinners - Noman Ali and Zahid Mahmood - on Day 1 of the Test.