Play got underway in excellent fashion for the English when Asad Shafiq prodded tentatively to an enticing in-nipper from James Anderson which located the edge of the bat and then, inevitably, into the safe hands of Joe Root. Then, as per usual, the gloomy English weather chewed of a customary hour of play and put… Continue reading Captain Ali fights for Pakistan while Anderson edges closer to 600 test wickets: summary of the 3rd day of the third test
The day began frustratingly as the good old english weather threatened to put a halt to England's pursuit for victory but fortunately (unfortunately for Pakistan) it was merely a passing shower. After the brief interruption, Buttler breezed his way to his 2nd test match hundred and proved many doubters wrong (admittedly myself included). There was… Continue reading Perfect day for England!: summary of the 2nd day of the third test
It was a blustery morning at Southampton with great gusts of wind frequently sweeping the Ageas Bowl. The scene was almost reminiscent of the Old Trafford test last year at Ashes when the English bowlers struggled to maintain any rhythm or consistency on an abnormally windy day . While at the toss, both captains watched… Continue reading Crawley and Buttler put England in a commanding position: summary of the first day of the third test
The Slower Ball 