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Pakistan in England: Mudassar's Column on 2nd Test, day 5

Urdu Report

England coach Duncan Fletcher praised his two opening batsmen after they had taken the fight to the Pakistanis at Old Trafford

Article: Rafi Nasim Report on Pak in Eng tour, Test2, Day 4

The Australians were delighted with their opening tour game at Worcester - and not just because they comprehensively beat the county side

Pakistan in England: Mudassar's Column on 2nd Test, day 4

So tantalizingly poised is the final Test of this overly truncated rubber at Old Trafford, that going into the final day all three possibilities - either side winning or a draw - are very much alive

Four days have now been completed of quite splendid Test cricket, played on one of the finest pitches seen in England for many years

Urdu Report

Shakeel's Urdu Report

Mudassar Nazar Photo © CricInfo Test cricket is a fascinating affair and this test match is ample proof

Sri Lanka selectors have appointed all-rounder Tilan Samaraweera to lead the Sri Lanka A team against Pakistan A in the three-Test unofficial series commencing this month

England are optimistic that Michael Vaughan's innings against Pakistan has finally ended their search for a No 3 batsman

Some of England's old habits returned to haunt them at Old Trafford that would have had any watching Australian chortling with glee

Match Report by Rafi Nasim

Matthew Hoggard picked up his first wickets in Test cricket on the opening day of the Second Test against Pakistan - and warned future opponents that he's got a taste for it

Article: Rafi Nasim on Pak in Eng tour, Test2, Day 2

Article: Mudassar Nazar's column on Pak in Eng tour, Test2, Day 2

Despite slate grey skies and a blustery wind keeping the temperature down, Graham Thorpe illuminated the day and warmed a decent crowd with an innings of sparkling shots and dominance