The tactics of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum won praise all over the world as England picked up a thrilling 74-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test in Rawalpindi.

England players were watching on back home and were suitably impressed with what the saw.

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International stars - both past and present - were watching on too as the Test reached an enthralling climax.

Respected Commentators around the world chimed in too.