ISLAMABAD, Oct 22 : With the third and final Test between England and Pakistan just around the corner, both teams are gearing up for an intense battle in the third Test beginning Thursday at the Pindi Stadium, Rawalpindi.
\nEngland batter Harry Brook expressed his optimism about the pitch, saying, \u201cI think it\u2019ll be like any other Pakistani pitch, good to bat on for the first few days, and then we can expect turn later in the game,\u201d he said in a press conference at Pindi Stadium, Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
\nBrook, who scored 317 runs in the first Test, remains hungry for more. \u201cI\u2019d love to play a big part in this game.\u201d
\nBrook acknowledged the threat posed by Pakistan\u2019s spin duo, Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, saying, \u201cBoth can play a massive part in their team this week (3rd Test).\u201d
\nHe drew confidence from England\u2019s previous win in Rawalpindi, stating, \u201cWe\u2019ll bring that momentum into this game and put on a good performance.\u201d
\nPakistan\u2019s Test team vice-captain Saud Shakeel emphasized the team\u2019s renewed morale after their comeback win in the second Test.
\n\u201cWe\u2019ll try to repeat the same game plan in this game.\u201d Shakeel praised Noman Ali\u2019s experience and expected contributions similar to those in the second Test.
\nTo a question, he said Mir Hamza is nursing a right gluteal niggle and has also missed practice for the past two days.
\nShakeel observed the weather difference between Multan and Rawalpindi, noting, \u201cIt\u2019s hot and humid in Multan, whereas Rawalpindi favors fast bowlers.\u201d However, he anticipates spin on the Pindi pitch. He also emphasized the importance of adapting to spinners in different series and matches.
\nThe stage is set for an enthralling encounter, with both teams eager to claim the series. Both teams also conducted a rigorous practice session at the Pindi Stadium to gear up for the third Test.
\nThe series is poised at 1-1, following two thrilling Tests in Multan. England dominated the first Test, securing a convincing innings and 47-run victory. Meanwhile, Pakistan bounced back strongly in the second Test, winning by 152 runs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD, Oct 22 : With the third and final Test between England and Pakistan just around the corner, both teams are gearing up for an intense battle in the third Test beginning Thursday at the Pindi Stadium, Rawalpindi. England batter Harry Brook expressed his optimism […]<\/p>\n
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