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,

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.

RAWALPINDI (Dunya News/Reuters) – Saud Shakeel hit a century to anchor Pakistan's first innings as the hosts levelled England's 267 but losing eight wickets on the second day in the third and series-deciding third Test here on Friday.

England heading towards series defeat in Pakistan after Saud Shakeel ton - The tourists are 53 runs behind with seven second-innings wickets remaining.

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,

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.