World reacts to England's thrilling Test triumph over Pakistan

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.

Shout out to @OPope32 btw. How impressive has he been as a stand in keeper. Scored a 💯, kept for ages 1st innings & been leaping like a salmon down the leg side to snaffle a few catches. What a guy 🧤

— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) December 5, 2022

What a test match!!!! 🙏🏼👏🏼

— Sam Billings (@sambillings) December 5, 2022

How good is test cricket? 🙌

— Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) December 5, 2022

Amazing performance by England! It was their sheer self belief and all out aggressive strategy that won them the match. Big credit to Stokes and McCullum. Pakistan have a lot of thinking to do!

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) December 5, 2022

This pitch produced a result only cos Eng made 650 in 100 overs and declared potentially risking a loss. Well played England, well led @benstokes38 @englandcricket 👏🏽 #PAKvENG pic.twitter.com/pWbAH7vhWh

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) December 5, 2022

That’s such a cool win. #PakvsEng2022

— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) December 5, 2022

McCullum/Stokes changing the way test cricket is to be played. Courageous, fearless positive mindset gets them a win in Rawalpindi on the most docile surface. I don’t think any other team in world cricket would have rolled the dice like that.Bring on the Ashes next year.👏👏

— Mark Waugh (@juniorwaugh349) December 5, 2022

England showing how to play in Pakistan. Take the game by the scruff of the neck with aggressive batting and declarations. #PAKvENG #Cricket

— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) December 5, 2022