English pacer Stuart Broad came up with a hilarious reaction after ECB announced that they are in discussions with the PCB regarding the start of the first Test due to a viral infection within their contingent. He suggested the board to open with Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain in the first Test against Pakistan.
England players including skipper Ben Stokes suffer viral infection a day ahead of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi
In what is touted as a historic tour, England is in Pakistan for the three-match Test series after 17 years. The first game will be played from 1st December in Rawalpindi followed by the second game to be scheduled on 9th December in Multan. The final game of the series will take place in Karachi from 17th December.
With just a day remaining for the first game between England and Pakistan in Rawalpindi, 13 players from the English contingent including skipper Ben Stokes are down with the viral infection. It is learned as per the various media reports, the visitors are suffering from food poisoning.
The PCB and ECB are in discussions regarding the commencement of the 1st #PAKvENG Test as some England players are down with viral infection. The PCB continues to monitor the situation, is in contact with the ECB and will provide further updates in due course.
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Following the development, both ECB and PCB are in discussions regarding the commencement of the first Test. The players are being monitored and the decision related to the kickstarting of the game will be announced soon.
Stuart Broad comes up with a hilarious solution as the ECB in discussions with the PCB regarding the start of the first Test
As ECB is in discussions with the PCB regarding the start of the first Test, Stuart Broad came up with a hilarious suggestion. He said that if the main players are not fine then Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain in the first Test against Pakistan. He took to his Twitter account and tweeted:
An option? @Athersmike @nassercricket pic.twitter.com/0VG6FGQRMr
Advertisement— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) November 30, 2022
Notably, England has also named their playing XI for the first Test and when they step on the field, it’ll be a debut for Liam Livingstone.
