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Gay dismissed lbw by Abbas after lengthy rain delay at Lord's
WHY IT MATTERS
The wicket highlights Pakistan's bowling potency and could shift England's batting plans, while the rain delay's impact on match rhythm may influence future strategies.
What happened
After a lengthy rain delay that halted play for over three hours, England batter Emilio Gay was dismissed almost instantly when Pakistan bowler Muhammad Abbas delivered an "unplayable" ball that trapped Gay lbw on day three of the second Test at Lord's. The dismissal came immediately after the resumption of play, underscoring the impact of the delay on the match rhythm.
Abbas's delivery was described as unplayable, suggesting a high level of skill and control.
Gay's quick exit may affect England's batting strategy moving forward, while Pakistan's bowling unit gains confidence from the successful wicket.
PRIMARY SOURCES
'That's a stinker' - Gay trapped lbw by 'unplayable' Abbas delivery
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