South African Legend Compares Pakistani Fast Bowler to Australian Star

Former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has pointed out similarities between Pakistan pacer Mohammad Ali's bowling action and that of Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis after Ali's impressive spell on day one of the second Test against England at Lord's.

Key points

• While Cox created 55 off 105 deliveries with seven boundaries, smith was England's top scorer with 61 off 80 balls, including 10 boundaries.
• Steyn, who represented South Africa in 93 Tests and took 439 wickets, shared his observation on social media platform X, previously known as Twitter.
• While Mohammad Abbas was Pakistan's standout bowler with four wickets in 15 overs as England's batting lineup struggled, the right-arm pacer took three wickets in 17 overs.
• England will resume its innings on day two with Gus Atkinson unbeaten on 34 off 27 balls and Josh Tongue on one.
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Steyn, who represented South Africa in 93 Tests and took 439 wickets, shared his observation on social media platform X, previously known as Twitter. Pakistan Announces 15-Member U19 Squad for England Tour.

In practice, the legendary fast bowler remarked Ali's run-up, gathering movement and pace reminded him of Stoinis. He additionally wondered whether the Pakistan pacer had modeled any part of his bowling action on the Australian all-rounder.

"A lot of Ali's action reminds me of Marcus Stoinis. The run up, the gather, similar pace. I'd love to ask him if he based himself off Stoin by any chance. Anyone else notice that?" Steyn wrote.

Steyn's comments came after Mohammad Ali delivered an impressive spell for Pakistan on the opening day of the second Test.

While Mohammad Abbas was Pakistan's standout bowler with four wickets in 15 overs as England's batting lineup struggled, the right-arm pacer took three wickets in 17 overs. Pakistan Star Pacer Achieves Major Career Milestone Against England.

England reached 248-9 in 50 overs on a rain-affected opening day that was additionally interrupted by bad light.

Mohammad Ali dismissed Harry Brook, Jamie Smith and Ollie Robinson. Abbas removed Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay and Joe Root, along with fast bowler Jofra Archer. Khurram Shahzad took the wicket of Jordan Cox.

England will resume its innings on day two with Gus Atkinson unbeaten on 34 off 27 balls and Josh Tongue on one. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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