Pakistan Test opener Abdullah Shafique finally opened up on the Pakistan fans cheering loudly once he got out during the second Test, since Babar Azam, the veteran cricketer, was about to take the field next. He seemed visibly affected by the strange reactions from the Pakistan fans, but he has again agreed that Babar has earned that respect for himself.
Pakistan have made a commendable start to their red-ball campaign in this WTC cycle. After never having finished even in the top 4 of the WTC points table, Pakistan started this WTC on a formidable note, winning the first match against defending champions South Africa.
Pakistan climbed the ladder and are seated in the second spot in the Points table, only behind Australia, which also has a PCT of 100 and have 36 points since they won the first three matches of their campaign. Pakistan is followed by Sri Lanka and India at no. 3 and 4.