India, Sept. 10 -- Razaullah could hardly have asked for a bigger introduction to international cricket. The 21-year-old Pakistan national cricket team fast bowler made his Test debut against the England national cricket team at Edgbaston and immediately announced himself by dismissing Joe Root, the hosts' captain and one of the greatest batters of his generation. Bowling with a slingy, chest-on action and touching 92mph, Razaullah finished his first day in Test cricket with 2/42, also removing opener Emilio Gay as England reached 156/4 after Pakistan were bowled out for 133.

The manner of Root's dismissal made the debut even more memorable. Razaullah hurried the England captain with his first three deliveries before sending the fourth s...