Root’s advice gives Razaullah fresh fuel after Test breakthrough
The 21-year-old took four wickets and scored 81 off 63 balls, giving Pakistan a rare bright spot in a 3-0 series defeat to England.
- On Tuesday, fans at Islamabad International Airport welcomed rookie pacer Razaullah with rose petals and chanted "Razaullah Mashwani Zindabad" following his Test debut against England.
- The right-arm pacer claimed four wickets, including England captain Joe Root, during his debut and set Pakistan's fastest Test half-century record in 43 balls, surpassing Faheem Ashraf's 52-ball mark from 2018.
- Razaullah equaled Ben Stokes' record for most sixes in a single Test innings on English soil with nine, showcasing batting prowess through 81 runs off 63 balls in Pakistan's second innings.
- England captain Joe Root praised Razaullah's performance and advised him to keep working hard, which the rookie described as a great source of happiness and encouragement from a world-class player.
- Despite Pakistan's 3-0 series defeat to England, the bowler emerged as a bright spot after earning his tour call-up following two months at a training camp and joining Champions Cup Gold.
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Razaullah Mashwani Receives Hero’s Welcome After Impressive Debut in ENG vs PAK Test Series 2026 | 🏏 LatestLY
Young Pakistan fast-bowling all-rounder Razaullah Mashwani received a warm welcome on his return home despite Pakistan suffering a 3-0 Test series defeat to England. He made a sensational Test debut, picking up the prized wicket of Joe Root and making a significant contribution with the bat, scoring an impressive 81 in his debut innings. 🏏 Razaullah Mashwani Receives Hero’s Welcome After Impressive Debut in ENG vs PAK Test Series 2026.
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