Much of Pakistan's perceived suitability to spin wickets has focused on, well, their spin bowlers. But if tailoring wickets to suit 38- and 31-year olds who were thought to have been moved on doesn't suggest a long-term plan,

An unbeaten century from Saud Shakeel loosened England’s grip on the series deciding third Test against Pakistan, after Rehan Ahmed’s three-wicket burst put the tourists ahead on the second morning in Rawalpindi.

Saud Shakeel crafted a gritty century to haul Pakistan back into the contest as the hosts equalled England's first innings 267 on day two of the deciding third and final test on Friday.Pakistan were reeling 46-3 on Thursday before Saud went on to forge three 50-plus partnerships to help them reach 267-8 at tea.

Saud Shakeel's sensational 134 and gritty 40s from Noman Ali and Sajid Khan helped Pakistan recover from 177 for 7 and post 344 in the first innings. England were reeling at 24 for 3, still trailing Pakistan by 53 runs at Stumps on Day 2.

England left themselves with a mountain to climb in their series-deciding third Test against Pakistan as their fragile top-order failed to measure up to a defiant century from Saud Shakeel. Shakeel produced a study in concentration and technical proficiency to change the complexion of the match,

Saud Shakeel helped Pakistan gain a vital lead in the ongoing 3rd Test against England. The match is being played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi. Shakeel's brilliant innings included his fourth Test century,

Saud Shakeel’s brilliant century saw Pakistan regain control in their deciding Test against England, with the help of some late wickets.

Spinners dominate as Shakeel's century puts Pakistan in control against England in series-deciding Test match.

Pakistan have levelled the score at Tea, Day 2, as England are finding themselves helpless against the resilience of Saud Shakeel, who has now scored his 4th Test ton (first against England) to save the home side from suffering a first-innings deficit against the Ben Stokes-led side.

Saud Shakeel scored a defiant century before Pakistan removed England's fragile top-order to edge closer to a series victory at stumps on day two of the deciding Test in Rawalpindi.