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Cook and Root shine as England catch up with Pakistan
England batsmen Alastair Cook and Joe Root put up a hefty tally on the score board as they close in on the lump-some target set by Pakistan.
Unbeaten Cook sets England 500 target against Pakistan
Cook and Ian Bell obdurately reduced Pakistan's lead as Abu Dhabi's flat pitch provided bowlers with another day of toil.
Cook shines as England close in on Pakistan
Alastair Cook produces a brilliant innings ( unbeaten at 78) to help England kick start their chase of the hefty score put up by Pakistan.
England survive unblemished after Malik magic inspires Pakistan
Shoaib Malik weaves magic on the field as England negotiates the second day.
Pakistan declare after Malik falls on 245
Pakistan declared their first innings on 523 for eight shortly after Shoaib Malik's marathon knock of 245 came to an end in the final session.
Barkley may or may not start for England – Hodgson
England coach Hodgson says Everton midfielder Ross Barkley does not have a guaranteed staring spot on the team as of now.
Malik passes 150 for first time, Pakistan consolidate position
Shoaib Malik passed 150 for the first time in test cricket as Pakistan marched on without scare to reach 389 for four at lunch
Finn out of Pakistan series
England bowler Steven Finn has been hit with an injury, putting him out of the series against Pakistan.
Younis targets 10,000 runs after breaking Miandad milestone
Younis Khan wants to become the first Pakistan player to score 10,000 test runs after surpassing Javed Miandad.
Malik’s returning ton overshadowed by record-breaker Younis
Malik's returning ton overshadowed by record-breaker Younis
Younis surpasses Miandad as Pakistan’s highest test scorer
Younis takes over Miandad's record as he becomes the highest scorer in the test cricket format.
Pakistan overcome early hiccup to put up 82-1 by lunch
With the early dismissal of opener Shan Masood, things looked grim for Pakistan, but they manage to put up a decent tally before lunch.