Ali takes a bad one on the back of the head and is somewhat dazed. Currently having treatment but looks OK to continue as he's asked for a replacement to part of his helmet.
I know I keep banging on about Anderson & Broad but their spells in this match must rank as right up there with the greatest by an opening bowling pair in a Test match. This hasn't taken place in the comfort of Lords but in front of a sparse crowd in conditions that aren't conducive to toils of this nature.
To put it in perspective their combined figures were:
77.1-44-126-11
As against the rest of the team who produced:
116.2-16-446-7
I don't think we will truly understand how lucky we've been to have these two bowling for us over the last decade 'til their career is over. Hope they both have a few years left in them.
Bell needs to go, but there aren't exactly batsmen queuing up for his place sadly. Taylor deserved a go and I like him but who's next in line?
Means we need a 2 and a 3 realistically - Moeen is not an opener. Think Hales will get his chance opening, shame he wasn't given a shot here in at least one test rather than the baptism of fire v Saffers. Not convinced on him but he deserves the shot.
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Hafeez now 109* out of 166-4
Hafeez 145* (246)
Misbah 31* (73)
257-6 and a lead of 185
All three results still possible
Pakistan 282 ahead
England require 284 to win and will bat for 22 overs tonight.
My pred: 87-3 at close
To put it in perspective their combined figures were:
77.1-44-126-11
As against the rest of the team who produced:
116.2-16-446-7
I don't think we will truly understand how lucky we've been to have these two bowling for us over the last decade 'til their career is over. Hope they both have a few years left in them.
34-1
Means we need a 2 and a 3 realistically - Moeen is not an opener. Think Hales will get his chance opening, shame he wasn't given a shot here in at least one test rather than the baptism of fire v Saffers. Not convinced on him but he deserves the shot.