From the Prime Minister to the rest of the cricketing world, all the big reactions to Pakistan’s stunning turnaround against England

ESPNcricinfo staff03-Jun-2019First up, a message from the Prime Minister, who knows a thing or two about comebacks.

Congratulations to the Pakistan cricket team for a great win and for coming back into form after a poor start in the warm up matches and the first WC match. You have the talent, all you need is the self belief that you can go all the way.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 3, 2019

A perfect birthday present for another Pakistan legend.

Now THATS what you call a Birthday present. What a win!!! Well done Pakistan, that just made my day! #BestBirthdayEver #ENGvPak #PakistanWin #CWC19Nottingham

— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) June 3, 2019

Congrats #TeamPakistan.Good captaincy by @SarfarazA_54. Excellent performances by the experienced players under pressure. Indeed the whole team contributed towards victory especially Hafeez, Babar & Sarfraz with bat,@iamamirofficial, @WahabViki @76Shadabkhan with the ball.#CWC19 pic.twitter.com/ntXxyHHaup

— Misbah Ul Haq (@captainmisbahpk) June 3, 2019

Good bounce back from, Pakistan #CWC19

— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) June 3, 2019

A day before the match, Pakistan bowling coach Azhar Mahmood said his team needed only ten balls to take care of England’s formidable batting line-up.

Congratulations PAKISTAN. I said 10 good balls you guys did it in 9 ! 😉 fantastic from each one of you. Keep the self belief and passion. Guys Keep supporting them – we need the fans to back them ! Eid Mubarak to you all !

— Azhar Mahmood (@AzharMahmood11) June 3, 2019

Ian Bishop is not prone to hyperbole in the commentary box, but such was the scale of Pakistan’s turnaround.

Sarfraz Ahmed could turn around the World economy of you allow him, surely. What confidence, character and inner strength he must possess.

— ian bishop (@irbishi) June 3, 2019

Amazing what a better attitude does to a cricket team! Well played Pakistan! Great win.
Who says One Day cricket is dead? #ICCWorldcup19

— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) June 3, 2019

Great game for both teams.. Pakistan’s unpredictability side makes an appearance. England will be a bit disappointed but will draw confidence from a good chase as a reference so early in the comp.

— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) June 3, 2019

Well done Pakistan .. Well deserved Win .. Fantastic atmosphere at Trent Bridge .. #OnOn #CWC19

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 3, 2019

Congratulations to Pakistan on a wonderful victory. After 11 successive ODI defeats , a top performance today against a strong England side. Well done ! #ENGvPAK

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) June 3, 2019

Well well. What a win. That’s Pakistan for you. Mercurial and great to watch. They can knock over anyone.#ENGvsPAK #CWC19

— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa) June 3, 2019

The win came against favourites England, a side that had beaten them 4-0 recently.

Well played to @TheRealPCB today winning against the number 1 odi team. @cricketworldcup will have some surprises.. #CWC19

— DS88 (@darensammy88) June 3, 2019

England can be beaten #ENGVPAK they are not invincible and that is fantastic for #CWc2019

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) June 3, 2019

What a comeback from #Pakistan , what a comeback from @WahabViki , @MHafeez22 and @76Shadabkhan

Outstanding team performance.
2nd upset of the tournament

Pakistan back on track#CWC19 #WeHaveWeWill #ENGvPAK

— Sana Mir(@mir_sana05) June 3, 2019