PAK vs ENG, 1st Test Live: Twitterati questions Ramiz Raja for unavailability of DRS and Speed Gun ahead of historic Test
Pakistan and England were currently engaged with each other in the historic Test as the visitors took on Pakistan after 17 years. Still, due to DRS and Speed Gun unavailability, fans have gone berserk on Ramiz Raja for not providing these facilities.
However, taking a look at the T20I series, England defeated the hosts by winning 4 out of the seven games they played. Coming to the Test match, the England cricketers have been affected by an unknown illness before the first Test against the hosts.
Still, Ben Stokes and his men wanted to kick off the historic Test against the Babar Azam-led Pakistan side which is scheduled on Thursday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bat.
Things didn't go well for the hosts as both the England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett provided a strong opening partnership, adding 174 runs in the first session of the game.
However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Ramiz Raja have been slammed by the fans due to the unavailability of DRS and Speed Gun during the first session of the game.
In that case, the Pakistan cricketers have to rely on the decision of the on-field umpires despite getting strong appeals from the bowlers. Finally, the DRS has been added and Zak Crawley got good use of it after being given out for LBW by the on-field umpire.
With DRS available, both sides will be happy to challenge the decision of the on-field umpire. However, the cricket fans lost their cool over Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Ramiz Raja and questioned them on Twitter for their improper arrangements ahead of the historic Test.
What a historic series๐๐๐
โ Ajay Sharma (@TheArchitect96) December 1, 2022
No speedometer.
No DRS
Highway road covered with sand and portrayed as pitch.
Visitors falls sick just a day before. ๐๐๐#PAKvsEng @wwasay @Rizzvi73
Nasser Hussain โThis is an absolute road.โ ๐ฅฒ#PAKvsEng #ENGWAL @TheRealPCB pic.twitter.com/1J73KCyh6a
โ Haamizbhatt04 (@HaamizGulzar) December 1, 2022
National anthem of England started before player reached their place.This is what happens in pakistan ๐๐@mohsinaliisb @razi_haider @TheRealPCB
โ Saurav Raj (@SauravR79942100) December 1, 2022
Why does Pakistan produce such worst pitches ? It's so flat that English openers are playing with ODI approach ๐ญ๐ Rank turners are way better than such 5 day run fest pitches. 150+ bowlers are getting beaten like spinners #PAKvsEng #PakvsEng2022 #PakvEng
โ Anuugacchati Pravaha ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฆ๏ธ๐๐๐ฅ (@tulunaduUtd) December 1, 2022
Pak vs Eng test playing on Cement Road ๐ตโ๐ซ. No swing and nothing. Pitch looks like cement road... #PAKvsEng
โ Vinay Kulkarni (@watchlist1105) December 1, 2022
Playing national anthem of England even before they take ground. Empty stadium. Poor Food and Water. No DRS. Great start
โ FIFA WORLD KING (@FIFAWORLDKING_) December 1, 2022
With lack of wear & tear due to low sunlight, donโt see how this pitch will break for spin
โ suspended soul (@aaditea_) December 1, 2022
Another draw incoming unless some team collapses in their 2nd innings#PAKvsEng #PakvsEng2022 #PAKvENG
Hahahah how flat is that highway in rawalpindi... #PakvsEng2022 #PAKvsEng
โ ๐ฎ๐ณ Blacklisted ๐ฉ (@Monster_Monk_18) December 1, 2022