PAK vs ENG, 3rd Test: Shan Masood is quite relieved after Pakistan defeated England by nine wickets in Rawalpindi and won the three-match Test series by 2-1. On Saturday, the Men in Green ended their long drought of winning a Test series at home.
Massod was constantly scrutinized for losing six consecutive Test matches, which also includes the first Test match against the Ollie Pope-led side. He also compared this victory to the London buses. He heaped praises on the team for their brilliant performances.
"Like London buses, they come together. The first win came after a long time, and it was backed up by a series win. It's special. For everyone, to stand up and give their best, it means a lot. It's about character. To be here and standing as the winning team, it is the most special thing for us,” Masood told broadcasters in the post-match presentation ceremony.
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Masood heaped praises on Saud Shakeel, who was adjudged the Player of the Match award for scoring a century during the second innings after the hosts suffered a batting collapse. He was ecstatic after the bowlers took 20 in the last two matches in Multan and Rawalpindi.
“There are always going to be individual performances, Saud was one of the best innings I've seen. But it's small, small efforts combined with the big efforts that count,” he revealed.
“We have posted scores that set games up, and now we are taking 20 wickets we are getting results as well. The biggest thing is progress, leaving Pakistan cricket in good hands. It's heartening to have good players come in. People have grown in stature. It's about the whole team,” he concluded.
While chasing a below-par target of 35 runs, the hosts chased it down in 19 balls. Masood himself scored 23 runs off six balls, including four fours and a six, and helped his team cross the line.