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Ben Stokes in disbelief after getting bowled by history-making Pakistan debutant

England captain Ben Stokes was left in disbelief after getting outfoxed by a brilliant googly from Pakistan debutant Abrar Ahmed.

Abrar was handed his international debut on a spinning Multan pitch and took advantage of the conditions, picking up 7-114 as Pakistan bowled England out for 281 inside 52 overs. The 24-year-old picked up a wicket in his very first over, bowling Zak Crawley for 19 with an excellent googly.

He went on to take a five-wicket haul in the morning session, becoming the first bowler to take his side's first five wickets in a Test on debut since England seamer John Lever more than 46 years ago in 1976.

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