Pakistan v England 2nd Test, Dubai, Oct 22-26

[Aidan11]

Day 1 of this test is almost identical to the opening day of the first test in terms of the score.

[Durhamfootman]

better hope the lights stay on a bit longer, then

[mikesiva]

Misbah is like old man river....

[Arthur Crabtree]

People are posting it's well known that he will retire after this series.

[Aidan11]

At his age it's a fair bet.

[backfootpunch]

Day 1 of this test is almost identical to the opening day of the first test in terms of the score.

lets hope our second day goes a little better

[Arthur Crabtree]

Early wicket for Broad. Misbah reviews, but it's out. Unless there's an edge.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Just get Sarfraz and knock over the tail.

[Arthur Crabtree]

50 for Shafiq. Maybe England wasting the new ball with this bumper war. Runs starting to come now.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Plenty of mentions that Shafiq has the same number of tons at six as Sobers, with eight each. Ian Bell has six, and an average of 60 (he was at six during in a career high). Maybe that is his best position.

[hopeforthebest]

I find it strange that Cook doesn't always have the same fielders in their accustomed positions. Yesterday I saw Rashid, Stokes, Anderson and Broad at backward point.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Maybe to do with conserving the energy of the bowlers?

Anderson on two warnings for running on the pitch. Next one and he can put his feet up. Can't imagine it will be good for his team to leave footmarks on the stumps.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Nice little two-fer for Mo. Key wicket. Tail in now.

[hopeforthebest]

Fine catch by Anderson and now another. Seven down.

[Arthur Crabtree]

I guess Shafiq will move up a spot when Misbah retires. Unless they retain Shoaib when Azhar comes back.