After dismissing England for a monstrous 657, Pakistan’s openers fought back superbly, Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq both ending the day unbeaten – on 89 and 90 respectively – as the hosts amassed 181-0
Livingstone gives a one-legged flamingo flick, Pietersen-esque, and the ball flies to deep mid-wicket where Shakeel takes the catch.
81st over: England 539-5 (Brook 117, Livingstone 9) Livingstone quick-steps down the pitch and loops Mahmood for six, then wrinkles his nose under his helmet as if it didn’t quite sing. No new ball as yet.
Continue reading...