Root’s half-century helped England reach 182 for three at the end of second day of the second test after Pakistan’s seam and spin attack ran through the tourists’ top order.
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq made an unbeaten century as the resurgent hosts reached 282-4 at close of the opening day of the second test against England in Dubai on Thursday.
England captain Alastair Cook hailed his team's performance in drawing the first test with Pakistan on Saturday after the tourists almost recovered & won.