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Matthew Cooper

England criticised over "funky shots" but insist they're "happy" with first innings total

Pakistan legend Waqar Younis has criticised England for playing too many "funky shots" in the first innings of the second Test in Multan, claiming they "should have shown some more restraint".

England were bowled out for 281 by Pakistan, with debutant Abrar Ahmed taking an impressive 7-114. Unsurprisingly, England continued with the ultra-positive approach that saw them go 1-0 up in the series with a thrilling win in the first Test and initially served them well as they reached 117-1 in the 19th over, scoring at more than a run a ball.

However, after Ben Duckett became Abrar's second victim for 63, England lost three more quick wickets before the end of the first session and were ultimately dismissed inside just 52 overs. And Younis was critical of England's approach, telling BBC Test Match Special: "England shouldn't have played as many funky shots.

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