Pakistan isn't having much luck in England. An increasingly toothless bowling attack, injuries to batsmen and now finally decisions going agaainst them today.
Pakistan got a reasonable start to the day, by having England lose three wickets just before lunch. Things could have been more dire for England but Kevin Pietersen was given not out off a clear edge to the keeper. In typical Pietersen style, England were quickly taken past the 250 mark just after tea. Pietersen retired hurt ater being dropped at mid-wicket. Umar Gul was able to dismiss Chris Read and Hoggard to leave England at 347 for 6.
What was missing all day was some one to actually bowl in an incisive manner to the English batting squad. Pakistan having dropped Afridi and Razzaq, were really let down by Sami and Kaneria who really were not able to demonstrate any probe to their bowling. Shahid Nazir bowled well, but with minimal results to be at 1-62 off 22 overs. Pakistan need to work hard to get England out for a score below 400, and then their batting stars have to really show up and perform.
Its not going to be easy.
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