Former England cricket team skippers Michael Vaughan and Kevin Pietersen blasted the pitch in Multan during Day 1 of the first Test match against Pakistan on Monday.

England struggle to clean up Pakistan tail on second morning in Multan - The hosts scored 99 runs in the session for the loss of three wickets.

Pakistan’s tail frustrated England as the hosts reached 358-8 at lunch on day two of the second Test in Multan on Wednesday after the visitors took three early wickets. All-rounder Aamer Jamal and Noman Ali were at the crease on 37 and 29 respectively as they foiled England’s attack with an unbroken stand of 49 for the ninth wicket.

In a desperate bid for a quick turnaround, Pakistan have resorted to a never-seen-before tactic. Multan will employ a used pitch for the second Test, which effectively means the opening day of the match will be played on a Day 6 pitch at the iconic venue.