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Pakistan v England, 3rd Test, Dubai, 4th day

Pakistan rewarded for smart rebuilding

Feb 6, 2012: After the events of 2010 Pakistan cricket could have withered away, but due to a combination of determination and desire they are now flourishing

Pakistan v England, 3rd Test, Dubai, 4th day

No secret to England's problems

Feb 6, 2012: ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the fourth day of the third Test in Dubai

Pakistan v England, 3rd Test, Dubai, 4th day

England spun to record low

Feb 6, 2012: Pakistan's spinners set up their first whitewash against England by picking up 48 of the 60 wickets to fall in the series

Pakistan v England, 3rd Test, Dubai, 3rd day

True grit prevails in age of speed

Feb 5, 2012: Azhar Ali's 442-ball innings was an obvious example of perseverance, but England's bowlers stuck to their task too. To win, though, their batsmen will have to produce perhaps the largest quantities of patience yet

Pakistan v England, 3rd Test, Dubai, 3rd day

Azhar's perfect patience

Feb 5, 2012: ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the third day of the third Tes between Pakistan and England in Dubai

Pakistan v England, 3rd Test, Dubai, 2nd day

Pakistan show England how it's done in Asia

Feb 4, 2012: Unlike England, Pakistan used their bats instead of their pads. Unlike England, they retained their composure during the inevitable scoreless periods and, unlike England, they played straight until they were well set

Pakistan v England, 3rd Test, Dubai, 2nd day

The DRS impact, and Azhar's promise

Feb 4, 2012: Plays of the day from the second day of the third Test between Pakistan and England in Dubai

Pakistan v England, 3rd Test, Dubai, 1st day

Batsmen battered, again

Feb 3, 2012: Faulty technique and a lack of concentration from batsmen on both sides mean low scores have proliferated in this series - but the cricket has been more watchable as a result

Pakistan v England, 3rd Test, Dubai, 1st day

More head-scratching over DRS

Feb 3, 2012: ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the first day of the third Test in Dubai

Pakistan v England, 3rd Test, Dubai, 1st day

A day of batting collapses

Feb 3, 2012: Stats highlights from an extraordinary day's play in Dubai during which 16 wickets fell for 203 runs

Swann v Ajmal: clash of the offspinners

Feb 3, 2012: They're the two best spinners in Test cricket over the last 30 months, and while their overall stats are similar, the break-ups are quite different

Pakistan v England 2011-12

Spin the crux of England's problems

Jan 30, 2012: Pakistan are the better side, in these conditions at least, and England's batsmen have played spin bowling very poorly

Pakistan v England 2011-12

Pietersen low on runs and time

Jan 30, 2012: His contribution to English cricket has been immense, and he had a prolific home season; but whether it his brash image or his tense relationship with Andy Flower, two poor Tests are enough to put his spot in jeopardy

A victory fashioned by the unsung

Jan 29, 2012: Two young batsmen and an overshadowed bowler did it for Pakistan in Abu Dhabi. Now the administrators must ensure this winning team is left undisturbed

Pakistan v England, 2nd Test, Abu Dhabi, 4th day

Five England horror shows in Asia

Jan 28, 2012: England's worst Test defeats in Asia over the years

Pakistan v England, 2nd Test, Abu Dhabi, 4th day

England beaten, but not in ruins

Jan 28, 2012: England were beaten by the better team in Abu Dhabi but the mark of champions is how they respond to setbacks. The challenge starts now.

Pakistan v England, 2nd Test, Abu Dhabi, 4th day

The spinners take flight while fans unite

Jan 28, 2012: ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the the fourth day of the second Test between Pakistan and England in Abu Dhabi

Pakistan v England, 2nd Test, Abu Dhabi, 4th day

Spin is king

Jan 28, 2012: On a day filled with drama, 16 wickets fell for 161 as Pakistan's spinners conjured up an incredible triumph. Stats highlights from the Test

Pakistan v England, 2nd Test, Abud Dhabi, 3rd day

Azhar and Shafiq bloom in the desert

Jan 27, 2012: The fifth-wicket stand between Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq has not only revived Pakistan's chances in the second Test, but provided a glimpse of the future

Pakistan v England, 2nd Test, Abu Dhabi, 3rd day

The future's bright for Pakistan

Jan 27, 2012: ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the third day of the second Test between Pakistan and England in Abu Dhabi