'I fear for them' - Vaughan & Raja lament 'desperate times' for Pakistan
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says he "really fears" for Pakistan after their heavy defeat in the first Test at Headingley.
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Notable Quotes
"They've been absolutely blown away."
— Michael Vaughan , Athlete
"The first pillar has fallen, and that's the fans, they are disenchanted."
— Ramiz Raja , Celebrity
"We are a rebuild kind of team."
— Salman Agha , Athlete
Key People
Babar Azam is the captain of the Pakistan national cricket team.
Michael Vaughan is a former captain of the England cricket team.
Former Pakistan cricket captain and commentator.
Stand-in captain for the Pakistan national cricket team.
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Former England captain Michael Vaughan says he "really fears" for Pakistan after their heavy defeat in the first Test at Headingley.
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