‘If the national team wants to make 'world headlines', then…’ - Ramiz Raja has strong message ahead of England Test series

On 1 December 2022, Pakistan will begin the three-match Test series at home against England. After a long gap of 17 years, England have arrived in Pakistan to play a Test series. However, Both teams had played several matches recently. Before the 20-20 World Cup, England won the seven-match T20I series in Pakistan with a margin of 4-3.

Even, in the World Cup final, England managed to defeat them to clinch that trophy for the second time in their history. Now, ahead of the Test series, the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board came up with a huge demand from the Men in Green. 

“If they want to make world headlines they have to beat England in the series," - Ramiz Raja ahead of Pakistan vs England Test series

While talking to reporters at the Gaddafi stadium on 29 November 2022, Ramiz Raja said that Pakistan have to defeat England to make headlines. He said: "I have given just one message to the players that if they want to make world headlines they have to beat England in the series."

"When Australia came earlier this year the pitches were freshly laid so they played differently but now they have settled down quite a bit and we are expecting more sporting tracks against England," he added. However, ahead of the series, England skipper, Ben Stokes came out with a heartwarming message on Twitter. He wrote: "It is great to be in Pakistan for the first time for this historic series. To be back here after 17 years as a Test side is very exciting. There is a sense of responsibility amongst the playing and support group and to be there is special.” 

In addition to that, Ben Stokes wrote: “The floods that devastated Pakistan earlier this year were very sad to see and have had a significant impact on the country and the people. The game has given me a lot in my life and I feel it's only right to give something back that goes far beyond cricket. I will be donating my match fees from this Test series to the Pakistan flood appeal. Hopefully, this donation can go towards the rebuilding of areas of Pakistan most affected by the flooding."