Pakistan v England 1st test, Abu Dhabi Oct 13-17

[sussexpob]

Are the bookies offering odds on what time Cook passes out?

wont need to, hes gone... well played Cook

[sussexpob]

For a few overs he looked absolutely exhausted, no suprise there.

[Aidan11]

15 short of Denis Compton's highest score by an Englishman v Pakistan.

[Gingerfinch]

A stupendous effort. Could this game see a result?

[Aidan11]

That's all the excitement gone out of the game now.

[Aidan11]

Looks like it may have been a no-ball.

[hopeforthebest]

It appears these batsmen are happy to inflict their bowlers to a day of bowling tomorrow.

[Aidan11]

Three to the spinners now.


Declare and get Moeen & Rashid straight on.

[Aidan11]

Strange how you get your reviews back after 80 overs but not 160 overs.

[budgetmeansbudget]

Looks like it may have been a no-ball.

Didn't you know umpires only check for no balls after wickets fall when England are bowling.

[Aidan11]

The good news is it will all be over by this time tomorrow.

[budgetmeansbudget]

The good news is it will all be over by this time tomorrow.

After England finish 80 ahead, Pakistan are bowled out for 183 and then England knock off the 104 needed for victory in eight and a half overs.

[backfootpunch]

id either declare overnight or tell the lower order to slog and make as many as they can in ten overs

then out them in, cross your fingers jimmy or broad can get a couple of wickets

if that doesnt happen throw the ball to moeen and rashid see if they can remember how to bowl

throw in the occasional spell from wood and stokes to get them fully used to the conditions and we either get a dramatic victory or our bowlers get a practice day

broad and jimmy can have a relaxing day bronzing in the sun after their initial spells

[yuppie]

I can see Pakistan really struggling to get the last 2 wickets. The English bowlers wont want to be bowling....... They will be tough to get out.

[backfootpunch]

I can see Pakistan really struggling to get the last 2 wickets. The English bowlers wont want to be bowling....... They will be tough to get out.

rashid is a very good batsmen, has 10 first class hundreds which is a lot for someone who bats low down the order

he will be keen to prove his worth after his bowling performance as well