Pakistan bowled out for 133 in third Test
Pakistan were bowled out for 133 as England’s pace attack dominated the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday. Josh Tongue, Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer combined to expose Pakistan’s batting weaknesses. Pakistan resumed after lunch at 100 for seven with Saud Shakeel and Razaullah at the crease. However, they added only […]
Razaullah, a 21-year-old fast bowler from Mardan, made history on his Test debut against England at Edgbaston. Despite having no passport when selected by Pakistan, he was tracked down from his village and flown to England in an urgent operation. Razaullah's remarkable journey to the Test stage began in November, when he made his debut for Peshawar in Pakistan's domestic first-class competition.
His breakthrough came under the watchful eye of Peshawar Region coach Abdul Rehman, who noticed his potential during an unofficial tournament in Quetta. Following his performance, Razaullah was invited to a PCB fast-bowling camp, where he was among 12 pacers selected to train at the National Cricket Academy. He was subsequently included in a squad overhaul following Pakistan's heavy defeats in the opening two Tests, earning a place in the playing XI despite having only four deliveries in his debut Test.
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