LAHORE: Pakistan’s newly introduced debutant star aka mystery spinner shocked the cricket world by claiming 5 wickets before lunch on the first day of 2nd Test match against England in Multan on Friday.
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Abrar Ahmed bagged fifer on debut by removing Harry Brook He becomes the 13th Pakistan bowler to take a five-wicket haul on Test debut.
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The question remains, who is Abrar Ahmed? According to information available at different platforms, Abrar had received maiden call-up in the Test squad ahead of this series following an impressive run in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2022-23.
The 24-year-old right-arm spinner won the best bowler of the tournament award and topped the leading wicket-taker chart with 43 scalps in seven matches at an average of 21.95.
Mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed became 252nd player from Pakistan to play Test cricketer as he was named in the XI announced by Pakistan captain Babar Azam at the toss for the second of the three Tests against England at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Friday.
