Additional Security for Pakistani Players on the England Tour
The England Cricket Board has provided additional security to the Pakistani players on the England tour. After the demand of the Pakistan Cricket Board, two security guards will accompany the players. The English board took this decision when the argument between Pakistan captain Babar Azam with a fan became fresh. According to the report of the news agency ‘Geo News’ in Pakistan, if the players of the Pakistan national team go to the hotel or outside in their free time, then additional security guards will be with them.
Viral Video Spurs Security Concerns
Recently a video went viral on social media, in which Babar Azam is seen arguing with one of his fans. Pakistan Cricket Board President Mohsin Naqvi had demanded additional security from the England Cricket Board. After the first match of the four-match series was canceled, hosts England won the second match. Then the third match to be held on Tuesday was also canceled. This created a lot of headaches for Pakistan. Now the neighbors have the challenge of winning the last match and ending the series on a draw.
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England’s Victory in the Second Match
Only one match has been played and England’s lead has been played in only one match so far, while two matches had to be canceled due to rain interruption. In the second match, Pakistan won the toss and decided to bowl first. Then while chasing the challenge, the visiting Pakistan team had to sweat and lost by 23 runs. Batting first, Pakistan scored 183 runs for 7 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Captain Jos Buttler scored the highest 84 runs in 51 balls. He hit 3 sixes and 8 fours. Apart from him, Will Jacks scored 37 runs. Chasing the challenge of 184 runs given by England, Pakistan had to face a slow innings as usual. Captain Babar Azam scored 32 runs in 26 balls, while Fakhar Zaman added 45 runs in 21 balls. But, in front of England’s dangerous bowling, Pakistan could not even play the scheduled 20 overs. In the end, the visiting team was bowled out for only 160 runs in 19.2 overs and lost the match by 23 runs.
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