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Azhar hundred leaves daunting chase

Matthew Sherry

Azhar Ali’s second Test century made Pakistan favourites to secure a 3-0 series whitewash over England despite Monty Panesar’s five-wicket haul. The tourists ended day three on 36 without loss.

Azhar hundred leaves daunting chase

Matthew Sherry

Azhar Ali’s second Test century left Pakistan on course to secure a 3-0 series whitewash over England despite Monty Panesar’s five-wicket haul. The tourists ended day three on 36 without loss.

Bresnan back with England

Tim Bresnan has rejoined the England squad in Dubai, having undergone fitness tests in Yorkshire on the elbow injury that ruled him out of the Tests.

Cook reflects on disappointing day

Alastair Cook conceded Younus Khan and Azhar Ali had “taken the game away” from England with their unbroken stand of 194 on day two in Dubai.

Ton-up Younus and Azhar turn tide

Rob Barnett

Younus Khan and Azhar Ali shifted the course of a previously wicket-ridden Test with an unbroken 194-run third-wicket stand that spanned more than two sessions. Younus was unbeaten on 115.

Ton-up Younus and Azhar turn tide

Rob Barnett

Younus Khan and Azhar Ali shifted the course of a previously wicket-ridden Test with an unbroken 194-run third-wicket stand that spanned more than two sessions. Younus' 114 put Pakistan 177 on.

Batting troubles shock Anderson

England's James Anderson admitted he was as surprised as anyone by the dramatic torrent of wickets on the opening day of the third Test.

Sweet 16 mean many happy returns

Rob Barnett

Sixteen wickets fell on an astonishing opening day of the third and final Test at Dubai, nine to leg before wicket decisions. England replied to Pakistan's 99 all out with 104 for six by stumps.

Sweet 16 mean many happy returns

Rob Barnett

Sixteen wickets fell on an astonishing opening day of the third and final Test at Dubai, nine to leg before wicket decisions. England replied to Pakistan's 99 all out with 104 for six by stumps.

Strauss calls for improvement

England’s batsmen will be playing for their Test places, as well as pride, when Andrew Strauss’ side try to avert a 3-0 defeat against Pakistan.