Pakistan to re-use same pitch in Multan for second Test against England

Pakistan to re-use same pitch in Multan for second Test against England

Pakistan are set to use the same pitch twice in a row in Multan as they look to respond to their innings defeat against England.
Industrial-sized fans were set up at either end of the pitch as both teams held optional training sessions on Sunday.
after it was heavily watered by ground staff in the aftermath of the first Test.
Jason Gillespie and Shan Masood, Pakistan's coach and captain, had a look at the pitch on Sunday morning.
before Gillespie had a lengthy conversation with Tony Hemming, the PCB's Australian head curator.
The bowlers' footmarks from the first Test looked dry and cracked, and were further dried by the fans and the harsh sun.

Pakistan's move is unusual, not least because it is rare for the same venue to stage consecutive Tests.
But ICC's pitch regulations only require the best possible pitch and outfield conditions.
with no stipulations that the surface must be fresh or unused, and after 11 consecutive home Tests without a win, Pakistan may feel the need to try something different.