English soprano Laura Wright won praise from cricket fans after performing Pakistan’s national anthem ahead of the first Test between Pakistan and England at Headingley on Wednesday.
Wright performed the anthem a cappella, without musical accompaniment, as spectators at the stadium listened. Her rendition received warm applause from the crowd.
The occasion was also significant for England, with Joe Root beginning his second stint as the team’s permanent Test captain.
On the field, England’s bowlers dominated Pakistan’s first innings, dismissing the visitors for 171 runs. Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue claimed five wickets each.
England finished the day on 112 for 2, leaving them 59 runs short of Pakistan’s first-innings total.
While the match produced plenty of cricketing action, Laura Wright’s heartfelt rendition of Pakistan’s national anthem became one of the memorable moments of the day.
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