Pakistan’s off-spinner Sajid Khan unveiled a humorous moment on the field, describing how he and batter Saud Shakeel played a clever bluff to throw England’s Rehan Ahmed and Shoaib Bashir off track during the ongoing Test series in Rawalpindi. Known for his sharp turns with the ball, Sajid’s tactics this time involved verbal deception — a ploy to keep England guessing on the duo’s batting strategy.

After play, when asked by a presenter about a comment heard over the stump mic — "watch 1-2 balls then do as you wish" — Sajid grinned as he shared how he and Shakeel, knowing Rehan and Shoaib understood Urdu, vocalized a plan to play safe singles. "We said we’d stick to ones and twos," he chuckled, "but the real message was to go for the big shots when the ball was floated up.” This strategic communication, he explained, led the England bowlers to bowl more flights, allowing them to hit aggressive shots.

Sajid has been instrumental for Pakistan in this series, standing out with exceptional bowling performances that saw him take nine wickets in the second match, securing Pakistan’s first Test victory at home in over 1300 days. He continued his dominance in Rawalpindi, claiming six wickets in England’s first innings, leaving the visitors struggling against his unpredictable bounce and turn.

Adding to his on-field impact, Sajid delivered with the bat as well, scoring a crucial unbeaten 48 runs, helping Pakistan secure a first-innings lead. He and Saud Shakeel, who scored a century, shared a valuable 72-run stand, propelling Pakistan past 340 runs and solidifying their control over the match.

With England trailing by 53 runs and Pakistan already one game ahead in the series, the hosts have a strong chance of clinching a home series win. England’s Joe Root and Harry Brook, currently at the crease, will need to mount a strong resistance if they hope to turn the tide.