HOVE: Pakistan and Sussex cricket teams observed a minute's silence in the memory of Abdul Sattar Edhi, who passed away in the late hours of Friday, before the start of play on Saturday.

The national side also donned black arm-bands to honour the country's most celebrated philanthropist.

The national side is locking horns with Sussex for its second first-class contest before the first of the four Test matches begins Thursday.

Intikhab Alam and Misbah-ul-Haq observe a minute's silence to commemorate Abdul Sattar Edhi. — Pakistan Cricket Team Facebook page
Intikhab Alam and Misbah-ul-Haq observe a minute's silence to commemorate Abdul Sattar Edhi. — Pakistan Cricket Team Facebook page

Pakistan's official kit to feature Edhi Foundation logo on English tour

After a decent show in the first three-day match against Somerset, the unchanged batting line-up put up 363 runs for the loss of five wickets by the end of first day after which Misbah-ul-Haq declared the innings.

National side prays for Abdul Sattar Edhi before the start of play on Day-2. — Pakistan Cricket Team Facebook page
National side prays for Abdul Sattar Edhi before the start of play on Day-2. — Pakistan Cricket Team Facebook page

Pakistan's One-Day International (ODI) skipper, Azhar Ali, outshone his teammates with a remarkable 266-ball 145, his second century on the tour.

Veteran batsmen — Younis Khan and Misbah — followed suit, scored half-centuries.

Mohammad Hafeez, Azhar Ali, Mohammad Rizwan, and Yasir Shah pray for Abdul Sattar Edhi. — Pakistan Cricket Team Facebook page
Mohammad Hafeez, Azhar Ali, Mohammad Rizwan, and Yasir Shah pray for Abdul Sattar Edhi. — Pakistan Cricket Team Facebook page

With three changes in the bowling line-up, Pakistan fancy defending their first innings lead.

Mohammad Amir, Rahat Ali, and Yasir Shah have been rested to make way for Imran Khan, Wahab Riaz, and Zulfiqar Baber.

Pakistan will play England in four Tests, five ODIs, and a Twenty20 International in the two-month-long tour.

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