Pakistan are currently hosting England in a historic three-match Test series. England toured Pakistan for the first time in 17 years and took an early lead after beating the hosts by 74 runs in the first game. Both the teams are now gearing up for the second Test which is scheduled to be played on Friday, December 9 at the Multan Cricket Stadium.
However, ahead of the second Test match, a report suggested that gunshots were heard 1 kilometer from the hotel where Team England are currently staying. The incident took place in the morning and no casualty has been reported so far. However, nothing has changed regarding the dates of the second Test.
According to a tweet by Lawrence Booth, the arrest of four people has come to the fore.
“Gunshots were heard 1 km away from the England team hotel in Multan this morning. It seems that there are two rival gangs. The incident resulted in four arrests, and no one was injured. The team’s security plan will remain unaffected ahead of the second Test against Pakistan tomorrow.” the tweet read.
England beat Pakistan in the nail-biting first Test match
Talking about the first Test match, England scored a mammoth 657 in the first innings in just 101 overs at an incredible run rate of 6.50. After Pakistan also enjoyed themselves on the batter-friendly Rawalpindi pitch scoring 579, England continued to attack in their second innings and went on to post 264 for seven before declaring their innings.
As the game reached tea on day four, Stokes and head coach McCullum made the brave call to declare the innings, leave Babar Azam’s team a target of 342 for victory. At the declaration, many reckoned Pakistan as the favorites due to the amount of time remaining in the game as well as the conditions. The move, however, worked towards England’s advantage as they secured a 74-run win in the series opener.
Twitter was abuzz following the news of Gunshots surfaced. Here’s a look at some of the reactions:
Gunshots heard 1km from England's team hotel this morning in Multan. Two rival gangs, it seems. Four arrests made, and no one injured. The team's security plans remain unaffected before tomorrow's second Test against Pakistan.
— Lawrence Booth (@the_topspin) December 8, 2022
Here’s the tweet:
Pakistan ko hraya. Ab zinda ghar nhi jaaoge…
— Cricket Updates (@Cricket23002283) December 8, 2022
Surprising how Pakistani players never get gun shots? Shows terrorism in their country only focused on whites and Hindus.
— Yashas Hosur (@YashasHosur) December 8, 2022
Ffs dont spread these kind of news.A pathan wedding its normal
— Hasnain (@call_hasnain) December 8, 2022
Porkis security exposed
— Jackedninja (@VNoudiyal) December 8, 2022
Did all the english men shit their pants.
— Gwadar Punjab Properties 🇵🇰 (@GwadarPunjab) December 8, 2022
Nah but surely they made whole babar x1 do it during 1st test to chase 340 on a road
— Rushikesh (@Rushike26050170) December 8, 2022
Now they are trying to do it again from tomorrow
Hahaha calm on lawrence😭😭😭😭. Gunshots r very common here dude. I fired some shots a while ago..chill man. pic.twitter.com/x67JbwpiBO
— Muhammad Ibrahim (@mibrahim950) December 8, 2022
After that Gunshots mr Lawrence found near Hotel with wet Underwear 😃
— KNB🇵🇰 (@butt_jee007) December 8, 2022
Ben stokes be like
— Sam yenti (@ILoganwa) December 8, 2022
Abey match fees bhi donate Kiya…or chaiye to 2nd & 3rd test matches bhi haar jayenge… England wapas jaane do bas
