Celebrated British Chess Grand Master Dr Nigel Short complimented Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq for his composure and patience, key attributes according to him that helped his team to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match test series.

“He's (Misbah) not flamboyant and fully focused on his job as captain and did it in style,” Short, an avid cricket follower, said.

“Misbah is very cool and composed which impressed me. Pakistan really played smart cricket and I am surprised with England's mediocre batting,” he said.

“England batting crashed against Ajmal and Rehman like a train despite the presence of top batsmen in the England lineup,” he said.

He added that while the series was turning out to be great for Pakistan and its supporters, the English were clearly not amused.

Short is visiting Pakistan at the invitation of Pakistan Chess Players Association (PCPA) as their Guest of Honor for the ongoing Zahiruddin Farooqui Trophy.