Pakistan secured a remarkable victory against England, defeating them by nine wickets in the third Test match in Rawalpindi on Saturday. This victory not only clinched the series 2-1 for Pakistan but also marked their first home series win since 2021 and the first under captain Shan Masood.


Ramiz Raja's Controversial Remarks


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After the match, Shan Masood was interviewed by former PCB chief Ramiz Raja, who made headlines for his unexpected and mocking comments. Raja reminded Masood of his challenging tenure as captain, noting his six consecutive Test losses prior to this victory. Masood appeared taken aback by Raja's remarks, which many fans and cricket pundits labeled as "disgusting behavior."


Raja questioned, "How did you achieve this, six losses in a row?" to which Masood responded, "Ramiz bhai, we needed this win. The nation needed this win, and I am really happy for Pakistan." The exchange continued with Raja inquiring about Masood's control over a particular shot, to which the captain affirmed his intent to improve.


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A Decisive Win After Years of Struggles


Chasing a modest target of just 36 runs, Pakistan comfortably reached 37/1, with Masood finishing unbeaten on 23. The first innings featured Jamie Smith's impressive 89 runs off 119 balls, helping England set a target of 267. Sajid Khan was the standout bowler for Pakistan, taking 6 wickets for 128 runs.


In reply, Pakistan scored 344, largely thanks to Saud Shakeel’s outstanding century, who scored 134 runs off 223 balls. England's batting faltered in their second innings, collapsing to 112, with Noman Ali claiming six wickets to help seal the victory.


Masood's Reflections on the Historic Win


During the post-match ceremony, a visibly emotional Masood expressed the significance of this win: "First Test win came after a long time; now the series win. This means a lot for me, the players, the coaches, and the management—they came through a lot. The character says a lot; this is a special moment, and you can't take this off the team."


This victory is not only a milestone for Masood but also a much-needed boost for Pakistan cricket, signaling a new beginning after years of struggles on home soil.