Jeetan Patel has commended England's bowlers for their resilience on a flat pitch in Pakistan, highlighting their ability to "dig deeper and deeper" during challenging conditions. Despite facing a tough day in Multan, where Pakistan ended the first day at 328 for four, England's bowlers managed to secure three crucial wickets in the final session. Shan Masood led the charge for Pakistan with a remarkable 151 runs, while Abdullah Shafique contributed a solid 102. The duo formed a formidable partnership of 253 runs, propelling Pakistan to a commanding position at 261 for one. However, England's bowlers, including Gus Atkinson, Jack Leach, and Chris Woakes, rallied late in the day to take three wickets, giving England a glimmer of hope in the first Test. Patel, the spin bowling coach, praised the seamers for their outstanding efforts despite the challenging pitch conditions.