"Even If I Laugh, They Get Scared" Sajid Khan on Frightening England Batters During Pakistan’s Test Win
Sajid Khan, reintroduced in the second Test in Multan, was a revelation. Not only did he claim vital wickets, but his energetic and animated celebrations also caught everyone's attention.

Asela MadhusankaEditor
Posted - 2024-10-27T19:29:16+06:00
Updated - 2024-10-27T19:29:16+06:00
Pakistan showcased their resilience with a remarkable comeback in the last two Test matches of their three-match series against England. After suffering a humiliating defeat in the first Test by an innings and 47 runs, Shan Masood's side responded by making some strategic changes and opting for spin-friendly pitches. The result? Back-to-back wins in the second and third Tests, securing a thrilling 2-1 series victory on home soil.
Noman Ali and Sajid Khan were at the forefront of this turnaround, delivering standout performances with the ball. Between them, they accounted for 39 of the 40 English wickets in the last two matches, marking a significant impact on the series.
Sajid Khan, reintroduced in the second Test in Multan, was a revelation. Not only did he claim vital wickets, but his energetic and animated celebrations also caught everyone's attention. His bowling haunted the English batters, as one reporter remarked during the post-match conference after Pakistan's nine-wicket victory in Rawalpindi.
"We witnessed that you were scaring England batters with your bowling while Noman was picking wickets, working the same way as Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis used to," said the reporter.
In his trademark humorous style, Sajid Khan responded, "Maine to kisi ko nahi daraya. Aap log kehte ho ki daraya hai. Allah ne look aisi di hai ki main hansta bhi hun to log darr jaate hain (I didn’t scare anyone, but you people keep saying this. God has given me such a look that even if I laugh, people get scared).”
Both Sajid Khan and Noman Ali were jointly awarded the Player of the Series honor for their exceptional performances in historical series win in Pakistan.