PAK vs ENG: Babar, Shaheen, Naseem, Shadab react after Pakistan's Test series win over England

Pakistan secured a memorable 2-1 victory, marking their first home series win in nearly three and a half months. The victory prompted jubilant reactions from key players, including Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Shadab Khan, who took to social media to celebrate the team's remarkable achievement.

Pacers Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah, who were rested for the second and third Tests, praised the team's performance and specifically commended the contributions of their teammates.

Shaheen expressed his gratitude towards the spinners and Saud Shakeel for their stellar performances throughout the series. On his Instagram, he highlighted the importance of teamwork, stating, "Thank you to the spinners and Saud Shakeel for their commendable performance in the series."

Naseem Shah emphasized the resilience of the Pakistani side, posting on his Instagram story, "Never underestimate Pakistan. We may get down, but we're never out. Proud to see @noman.ali2015official & @sajidkhan_244 showing their class." 

Shadab Khan also took to social media to acknowledge the pivotal roles played by spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan in the series victory. "This is what home advantage looks like; all teams in the world use it. Pakistan cricket can never be kept down. Congratulations to the entire team & country. Thank you, Nomi bhai & Sajid bhai, for bringing smiles back to everyone," he wrote, celebrating the home ground's significance in the win.

Former captain Babar Azam joined in the celebrations, commending the team for their incredible turnaround. "Phenomenal effort once again to make a grand comeback. Amazing turnaround by Noman and Sajid! Congratulations, Team Pakistan," he posted on Instagram, highlighting the collective effort that led to the series victory.

The series finale, held in Rawalpindi, showcased Pakistan's dominance as they restricted England to a mere 112 runs after the visitors resumed their innings at 24/3. Pakistan's bowlers, Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, wreaked havoc on the English lineup, leading to their quick collapse. Chasing a modest target of 36 runs, the hosts accomplished the task comfortably, sealing the series in style.

This victory holds special significance for Pakistan, marking their first Test series win at home in nearly 3.5 years. The last time the team celebrated a home Test series victory was against South Africa in January 2021. Since that time, Pakistan has faced setbacks at home against teams like Australia, England, and Bangladesh in 2022 and 2024.