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,

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,

England struggled at 24-3 against Pakistan's spinners after Saud Shakeel scored a century in the final Test on a dry wicket. Shakeel's 134 helped Pakistan gain a 77-run lead. Spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali excelled as England faced difficulties against spin,

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 headlined Day 2 of the third Test between Pakistan and England with his impressive century which has powered the hosts on course for victory.

Pakistan gained a critical advantage over England by scoring a 77-run first innings lead in the third Test, thanks to an impressive century by Saud Shakeel. England's struggles against Pakistan spinners were evident as they faltered at 24-3.