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A star is born: Razaullah gives Pakistan fresh hopes despite England sweep | Andy Bull

Pakistan suffered a series sweep at the hands of England, concluding an otherwise bleak tour for the visiting side. Despite falling short of victory in the end, hope surged early when England suffered two quick dismissals in the opening over, energizing the spectators with chants of "Pakistan, Zindabad" and introducing thrilling uncertainty to the morning session.

A major bright spot during the difficult campaign came from Razaullah, a 21-year-old paceman who delivered a memorable performance in his first career Test match. Even with the eventual defeat, the emergence of the young quick provided a much-needed spark of optimism for the traveling squad.