Umar Gul was 30 and Asif unbeaten on nought, as Pakistan chased the further eight runs needed to avoid the follow-on.
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Judge blames negligent police in Sri Lankan team attack
A Lahore High Court judge has identified more than a dozen senior policemen in inquiry report for the March 3 attack. -
Second India-Sri Lanka Test drawn
The Test between India and Sri Lanka ended in a high-scoring draw with India making 707 runs in reply to Sri Lanka’s 642. -
Australia backs New Zealand’s ICC presidency bid
Cricket Australia will back NZ Cricket chairman Alan Isaac’s nomination after John Howard’s rejection by the ICC. -
I've got three match-winners up my sleeve: Butt
Butt has backed the trio of Aamer, Asif and Gul to carry on from where they left off against Australia when they face England. -
Pietersen given all clear despite football injury
“I think we’ve just got to ban footballs on the ground...they’re still causing problems even though we’re not playing it.” -
England ready to face Pakistan’s ‘overrated’ attack
“To say they’re the number one bowling attack in the world I would say was over the mark,” Paul Collingwood said.
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India, Sri Lanka slam ‘unsporting’ pitch
“If there is nothing for fast bowlers, it should at least help the spinners.” -
Pakistan players mourn crash with armbands
Pakistan team wore black armbands to show solidarity with the bereaved families. -
World Cup venue to be named after Muralitharan
The stadium in Pallekele will be named after Muralitharan to honour the spinner. -
Anil Kumble plans on opening spin academy
Kumble may be joined by Muttiah Muralitharan in the project, reports say. -
Dad has bragging rights, says Broad jr.
England will have to win the Ashes Down Under for Stuart Broad to be at par with father Chris. -
Pakistan back on unfamiliar territory after 43 years
Trent Bridge last hosted a Test against Pakistan way back in August 1967.
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FOR THE FUTURE
Mushtaq Ahmed says Pakistan must persist with the captain and coach combination for long-term success of the team.
COMMENT
Pakistan’s strike weapons will be tested against England as their workload will increase over four the four Test matches.
UP THE LADDER
Aamer jumped 13 places to claim the number 38 spot in the Test rankings, while Asif retained his number two spot.
HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Residents of Leeds and Bradford hope to watch Pakistan play more often, despite low attendance at the Headingley Test.




