Pakistan Employs Innovative Pitch Tactics Ahead of England Test Decider
In a bid to secure a series win, Pakistan is using heaters and fans to create a spin-friendly pitch in Rawalpindi.
- Pakistan aims to replicate the spin-friendly conditions of Multan for the third Test against England by using patio heaters, industrial fans, and windbreaks on the Rawalpindi pitch.
- The series is currently tied 1-1, with Pakistan winning the second Test by 152 runs thanks to spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali taking all 20 England wickets.
- Rawalpindi traditionally offers a flat, non-spinning surface, but Pakistan captain Shan Masood is hopeful for a turning pitch to favor their spinners.
- Ground staff, under the guidance of Australian curator Tony Hemming, are working to dry out the pitch with the help of sunny weather and equipment.
- England's team, led by Ben Stokes, remains uncertain about the pitch conditions they will face in the upcoming Test starting on October 24.