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Pakistan 7, Bangladesh 0

Stats highlights from an eventful opening day in Dubai

23-Oct-2013•S Rajesh

Reviews gone wrong

Plays of the day from the first day of the second Test between Pakistan and South Africa in Dubai

23-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Dubai

South Africa must recall old lessons

It was finding a way to win in the subcontinent that was a key part to South Africa's rise to No. 1 in the world and now they need to recall some old lessons

22-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Dubai

All of cricket's worlds in the desert

At Dubai's Sports City, the cricket academy aims to replicate conditions from all around the globe - and largely succeeds

22-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda

Pakistan focussed on timely success

Pakistan's Test return to the UAE brought immediate rewards with a fine victory in Abu Dhabi over the No. 1 team and a performance to match this week can earn them another notable desert scalp

21-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Dubai

South Africa need spin solutions

After being tripped up in the first Test against Pakistan, maybe it is time for South Africa to allow Imran Tahir the chance to partner with Robin Peterson

18-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Abu Dhabi

Pakistan of Abu Dhabi v Pakistan of Harare

Self-belief, brave selection and an aggressive mindset helped Pakistan bounce back from a loss to Zimbabwe to beating the No. 1 Test team comprehensively

17-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Abu Dhabi

Ajmal rewarded, Akmal redeemed

Plays of the Day from the fourth day of the first Test between Pakistan and South Africa

17-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Abu Dhabi

The end of an 83-innings wait

Stats highlights from an eventful third day in Abu Dhabi, when Misbah-ul-Haq scored a rare century, and South Africa hurtled towards a huge defeat

16-Oct-2013•S Rajesh

Misbah leaves SA with a big 'if'

His batting may not always be poetry to watch but Misbah-ul-Haq again showed he can 'wait and not be tired by waiting'

16-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Abu Dhabi

Misbah's relief, and an unmemorable birthday for Kallis

Plays from the third day of the first Test between Pakistan and South Africa

16-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Abu Dhabi

South Africa err in length and selection

The over-reliance on short-pitched bowling and lack of a penetrative spinner forced South Africa to endure their toughest day in the field in 11 months

15-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Abu Dhabi

From wildcard to senior

Khurram Manzoor looked tentative on his Pakistan comeback but, two Tests later, made a century against the No. 1 Test attack alongside a debutant opening partner

15-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Abu Dhabi

Misbah's fire and fury

Plays of the day from the second day of the first Test between Pakistan and South Africa in Abu Dhabi

15-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Abu Dhabi

Amla, a master of patience and adaptability

Hashim Amla began his innings like he has often done this year - inside the first ten overs - and batted with simplicity and consideration to bring up his 20th Test century

14-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Abu Dhabi

Pakistan ruing lack of third seamer

Mohammad Irfan's temporary exit from the field illuminated the issue of not having a third seaming option, with captain Misbah-ul-Haq having Saeed Ajmal operate at one end in order to rotate his depleted attack

14-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Abu Dhabi

Masood's birthday gift

Plays of the day from the first day of the first Test between Pakistan and South Africa in Abu Dhabi

14-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Abu Dhabi

South Africa aim to rediscover their Test rhythm

South Africa hope to ease themselves back into the long format in the UAE after several months of limited-overs fare, while Pakistan will be looking to take down another No. 1 team at "home"

13-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Abu Dhabi

Refreshed Kallis ready for return

Having taken three months to refresh his mind and body, Jacques Kallis is ready to return to playing 'the best cricket of his life'

13-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda

'Pakistan don't come back very well'

Flat pitches, gorgeous net facilities, and two spinners in one Test - Paul Harris remembers South Africa's 2010 tour to the UAE

11-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda

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