‘Barmy Army’ bring manic energy to England’s long-awaited Pakistan tour

England’s “Barmy Army” of diehard supporters brimmed with frenzied energy as they barrelled to victory in Rawalpindi this week, opening their first Pakistan Test tour in 17 years with barnstorming style.

As England sealed a 74-run victory in Monday’s fading daylight, the gaggle of fanatical spectators chanted: “Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way. Oh what fun it is to watch England win away.”

Drenching the stadium in trumpet music, fans wore T-shirts reading “bring the noise”...