Shadab Khan capitalises on Yasir Shah's absence with six-for | Cricket
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Pakistan v Northamptonshire, Tour Match, 1st day, Northampton
May 4, 2018
Alex Winter in Northampton
Pakistan 6 for 0 trail Northamptonshire 259 (Rossington 90, Shadab 6-77) by 253 runs
Shadab Khan had a successful day © Getty Images
One of Pakistan's main concerns as they flew to the United Kingdom was how to replace their strike bowler, legspinner Yasir Shah. He was the top wicket-taker in their past two Test series and against England on the previous tour in 2016 but was ruled out of the upcoming Tests with a hip injury. Shadab Khan 's career-best 6 for 77 on the first day of the second tour match at Northampton gave further evidence that the role may be covered. Shadab, just 19 years old, has bec...