“Pakistan Prepares Turning Pitch for Decisive Third Test Against England with Heaters and Giant Fans”

Pakistan is utilizing patio heaters and large fans to prepare the pitch for the third Test against England, set to take place in Rawalpindi. Shan Masood has expressed a desire for a turning surface that would favor the home team's spinners. Following their success on a worn and cracked pitch in the second Test, Pakistan is employing various methods to replicate those conditions for the crucial decider. The preparation includes the use of two oversized fans and six patio heaters, along with windbreaks to enhance the pitch's deterioration. The fans were previously used before the second Test in Multan to expedite the aging of the pitch, aiming to create an environment that would provide maximum turn and grip for Pakistan's spinners. This strategy proved effective, as spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan took all 20 wickets of the English team, leading Pakistan to a 152-run victory and leveling the series. England's captain, Ben Stokes, described the conditions as "pretty extreme," highlighting the challenges faced by his team.