Fri Oct 11 04:31:18 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed Hospitalized During 1st Test Against England, Leaving Team on Brink of Defeat
**Multan, Pakistan:** The first Test match between Pakistan and England in Multan took a dramatic turn on Thursday as Pakistani bowler Abrar Ahmed was hospitalized with a high fever and body aches. Ahmed, who had a disastrous day on the field, conceding 174 runs in 35 overs without taking a wicket, was forced to leave the match midway.
This development puts Pakistan in a precarious position, as England now needs only three more wickets to secure a victory. The team is already on the verge of losing their first Test of the series, putting their recent struggles in the longer format into perspective.
The Pakistani team, struggling for form, has not won a Test match at home since 2021. After a disappointing series loss against Bangladesh, the team is facing another potential defeat, with the second innings of the match seeing the loss of six wickets for 152 runs in just 37 overs.
The news of Ahmed’s illness comes as a blow to Pakistan, with his absence likely to be a significant factor in the remaining match. The team will need to find a way to rally and defend their wickets if they want to avoid a humiliating defeat.
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