Pakistan spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali have shattered the 52-year-old record of bagging all 20 wickets since 1972.
According to details, both Sajid and Noman, who were not the first choice into the playing XI against England in the red-ball series, But utilizing their experience in domestic circuit, the spin duo had not only captivated the attention of the fans but also the selectors.
It is due to the unwavering commitment shown by Sajid and Noman that helped Pakistan to end their losing streak and clinch victory against the visitors after losing to Australia and Bangladesh.
The shuffling in the team had given Pakistan a result, which will not only give the sigh of relief to Shan Masood, the coaches, but the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
The duo became the second Pakistani pair to bag all 20 wickets in the red-ball after the greats Fazal Mahmood and Khan Mohammad, who achieved the milestone back in 1956 against Australia.
Other bowling pairs that picked up all 20 wickets include Hugh Trumble and Monty Noble (Australia vs. England, 1902), George Hirst and Colin Blythe (England vs Australia, 1909), Bert Vogler and Aubrey Faulkner (South Africa vs England, 1910), Jim Laker and Tony Lock (England vs Australia, 1956).
Dennis Lillee and Bob Massie (Australia vs England, 1972), Sajid Khan and Noman Ali (Pakistan vs England, 2024).
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