Pakistan take control in Dubai

Pakistan take control in Dubai

Pakistan have taken control of the third Test against England in Dubai after their batsmen provided resistance in the second innings.

England began the day on 104-6 after 16 wickets fell on day one and could only advance to 141 before being bowled out.

Andrew Strauss's slow-going half-century was the only highlight as Abdur Rehman took five wickets for Pakistan.

James Anderson claimed the wicket of Umar Taufeeq early on before Pakistan were reduced to 28-2 when Mohammed Hafeez was trapped lbw by Monty Panesar.

However, Younus Khan and Azhar Ali steadied the ship with Khan reaching 50 as Pakistan reached 120-2 at tea with a lead of 78.

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