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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Sport
Benjamin Goddard

Pakistan chiefs branded "disgrace" as England cash in on lifeless Rawalpindi pitch

Fans have branded Pakistan chiefs as being a "disgrace" after England hit a record-breaking 506-4 on the opening day of their first Test.

Pakistan supporters have waited 17 years for England to visit their home country and were left shocked with the lifeless Rawalpindi pitch which made life difficult for their bowlers.

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope and Harry Brook all hit centuries as England smashed the Pakistan bowling attack. England posted the highest score ever on the opening day of a Test and quickest to reach 500. While the England attack were delighted with their performance, which included 73 boundaries, the home fans blamed the Pakistan chiefs who had prepared the Rawalpindi pitch.

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