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Classy Cook above them all

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the 1st ODI between Pakistan and England in Abu Dhabi

13-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Abu Dhabi

Unravelling the mystery of Ajmal

The ICC have explained the science behind the offspinner's action after a TV interview caused confusion

08-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Dubai

England fail first trial by spin

Facing up to quality spinners in foreign conditions, the England batsmen were found severely wanting in both their technique and application

07-Feb-2012•Madhusudhan Ramakrishnan

Batting slump costs England

ESPNcricinfo runs the rule over England following their first series whitewash to Pakistan, a series where England had a rude awakening following a trailblazing two years

07-Feb-2012•George Dobell

Pakistan rewarded for smart rebuilding

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

06-Feb-2012•George Dobell

England spun to record low

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

06-Feb-2012•Madhusudhan Ramakrishnan

No secret to England's problems

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the fourth day of the third Test in Dubai

06-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Dubai

True grit prevails in age of speed

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

05-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Dubai

Azhar's perfect patience

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the third day of the third Tes between Pakistan and England in Dubai

05-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Dubai

Pakistan show England how it's done in Asia

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

04-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Dubai

The DRS impact, and Azhar's promise

Plays of the day from the second day of the third Test between Pakistan and England in Dubai

04-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Dubai

Batsmen battered, again

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

03-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Dubai

A day of batting collapses

Stats highlights from an extraordinary day's play in Dubai during which 16 wickets fell for 203 runs

03-Feb-2012•Madhusudhan Ramakrishnan

More head-scratching over DRS

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the first day of the third Test in Dubai

03-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Dubai

Pietersen low on runs and time

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

30-Jan-2012•George Dobell in Abu Dhabi

Five England horror shows in Asia

England's worst Test defeats in Asia over the years

28-Jan-2012•David Hopps

England beaten, but not in ruins

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.

28-Jan-2012•George Dobell in Abu Dhabi

The spinners take flight while fans unite

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the the fourth day of the second Test between Pakistan and England in Abu Dhabi

28-Jan-2012•George Dobell in Abu Dhabi

Spin is king

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

28-Jan-2012•S Rajesh

Azhar and Shafiq bloom in the desert

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

27-Jan-2012•George Dobell in Abu Dhabi

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