Pakistan 214 all out as England need 145 to win

ABU DHABI: England were left to chase a 145-run target for a series-levelling win in the second Test after Pakistan were bowled out for 214 in their second innings at Abu Dhabi Stadium on Saturday. Left-arm spinner Monty Panesar finished with six for 62. Pakistan won the first of three Tests in Dubai by ten wickets. Pakistan had resumed on 125-4, with Azhar Ali...

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Sehwag urges fans, media to back India

ADELAIDE: Fans and the media should back the Indian team and not seek explanations for their dispiriting 4-0 series loss in Australia, skipper Virender Sehwag said on Saturday.The last rites were served on India's miserable series when Australia wrapped up a comprehensive 298-run victory early on the final day of the fourth Test at the Adelaide Oval.It was the eighth...

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Zimbabwe in serious trouble in NZ

NAPIER: New Zealand were on the verge Saturday of a huge victory over Zimbabwe on the third day of the one-off Test after destroying the tourists for a record low 51 in their first innings.Forced to bat again, Zimbabwe were immediately in serious trouble in their second innings and went to tea at 12-3, still 432 runs behind New Zealand's 495 for seven declared in...

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