England pacers cut Pakistan Test match ball in half; here's why
Robinson took 5 for 51 and Tongue claimed 5 for 46 as Pakistan were bowled out for 171 on the first day of England's first Test under Joe Root's second stint as full-time captain following Ben Stokes' retirement from international cricket.
During the first Test match between England and Pakistan at Headingley on Wednesday, seamers Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue achieved a remarkable feat by bagging five-wicket hauls in the same innings. The duo then decided to creatively commemorate their exceptional bowling skills by physically splitting the cricket ball in half.
Ollie Robinson expressed his admiration for the groundstaff, who swiftly executed their unique idea and presented him with a half-ball as a memento. The resolution to split the ball proved to be a memorable and innovative way for the English pair to preserve this extraordinary accomplishment from their innings.
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