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Stubborn Atherton leads England towards safety against Pakistan

Michael Atherton's dogged effort in the third and final Test, in Karachi, has been chiefly responsible for keeping England fully in the fight

09-Dec-2000•Andy Jalil

Atherton scores a ton while the Test heads for a draw

It was a day for England's batsmen who dominated the field though with a slow and steady display of batting

09-Dec-2000•Col (Retd) Rafi Nasim

Inzamam, Youhana revel in hitting centuries

Karachi, Dec 7: Defying England's bowling Inzamamul-Haq and Yousuf Youhana cracked scintillating, unbeaten centuries on the opening day of the third and final cricket Test at the National Stadium here on Thursday

08-Dec-2000•Samiul Hasan

With Pakistan losing early advantage, match evenly poised

Against all expectations Pakistan lost the advantage gained on the 1st day and packed up for a total of 405 runs

08-Dec-2000•Col (Retd) Rafi Nasim

Determined England stay in contention against Pakistan

Resolute batting by England when it was most required took them to 79 for the loss of just one wicket on the second day of the third Test in Karachi

08-Dec-2000•Andy Jalil

Inzamam and Youhana build challenging total after difficult start against England

After England's bowlers had given their side an excellent start to the final Test in Karachi, it was Pakistan's batsmen who gradually took over as the day progressed and by stumps, finished on a commanding 292 for three

07-Dec-2000•Andy Jalil

Centuries by Inzamam and Youhana raise Pakistan to a commanding position

The 1st day of the 3rd and Final Test between England and Pakistan at Karachi was a day of absolute brilliance for Pakistan's batting generally dubbed as "suspect"

07-Dec-2000•Col (Retd) Rafi Nasim

Razzaq hits maiden 100: England survive scary moments in drawn Test

Faisalabad, Dec 3: Abdur Razzaq notched up his maiden century as the second cricket Test between England and Pakistan ended in a draw but not before the tourists were given a scare by the home spinners and umpire Mian Mohammad Aslam

04-Dec-2000•Samiul Hasan

Salim, Razzaq hit half centuries: Test heads for a likely draw

Faisalabad, Dec 2: Pakistan's two young guns Salim Elahi and Abdur Razzaq cracked half centuries of contrasting styles as the second cricket Test against England headed for a likely draw at the Iqbal Stadium

03-Dec-2000•Samiul Hasan

Pakistan recovers from the shock

After the 1st Test at Gaddafi stadium Lahore where the honors were evenly shared amidst criticism of the bad pitch, the two teams looked happy and well prepared for the second encounter

03-Dec-2000•Col (Retd) Rafi Nasim

Pakistan spinners dominate while the Test ends in a draw

Resuming at the overnight score of 186 for 2, Pakistan took an adventrous start on the 5th and final day of the Faisalabad Test

03-Dec-2000•Col (Retd) Rafi Nasim

Bewildered Hussain tries to put Faislabad torment behind him

Nasser Hussain admitted he is bewildered by the extraordinary bad luck that has prevented him from recovering his form and which, today, almost lost England the second Test match at Faislabad

03-Dec-2000•Staff and Agencies

Drawn Test whets appetite for final encounter

For a couple of brief moments, there was a thought that there could be a thrilling finish to the second Test in Faislabad, which eventually fizzled out as a draw

03-Dec-2000•Andy Jalil

Faislabad pitch is good for nothing, players claim

Players from England and Pakistan are resigned to either a draw or contriving a result in the second Test at Faislabad after a 'horrible' Iqbal Stadium pitch denied both batters and bowlers the chance to shine

02-Dec-2000•Staff and Agencies

Pakistan batsmen respond well to England challenge

After three and a half days of fine England performances in the second Test, Pakistan's batsmen responded strongly taking their side to a position of relative safety

02-Dec-2000•Andy Jalil

Thorpe foils Pakistan's bid to snatch lead: Second test evenly poised

Faisalabad, Dec 1: A painstaking and laborious half century by Graham Thorpe on Friday frustrated the home team's victory bid in the second cricket Test being played here at the Iqbal Stadium

02-Dec-2000•Samiul Hasan

The test heading for a draw

The citizens of Faisalabad showed much more enthusiasm for the Test between England and Pakistan than the people of other towns where the matches were held earlier

02-Dec-2000•Col (Retd) Rafi Nasim

Pakistan finally breaks through England's defence

Playing a highly defensive game England kept the Pakistan bowlers at bay

01-Dec-2000•Col (Retd) Rafi Nasim

Pakistan wrest initiative with 2 quick dismissals

Faisalabad, Nov 30: Pakistan's magician spinner Saqlain Mushtaq picked up two quick wickets to snatch the initiative back from England on the second day of the second cricket Test here on Thursday

01-Dec-2000•Samiul Hasan

Late English collapse gives Pakistan hope of victory

A remarkable pattern seems to have been followed in the first three days of play in the second Test

01-Dec-2000•Andy Jalil

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