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.

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,

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

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.