England reach 96-1 at stumps in reply to Pakistan's 556 all out
Zak Crawley unbeaten on 64 and Joe Root on 32
Root needs 39 more runs to become England's all-time leading Test run-scorer
Ollie Pope superbly caught at mid-wicket for two-ball duck to leave England 4-1
Pope was promoted to opener after Ben Duckett takes blow to left thumb while taking catch
England hope Duckett's injury will settle down overnight and no scan is planned currently
First Test, day two, Multan
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Steven Finn
Former England fast bowler on BBC Test Match Special
That was just tossed up a bit by Jack Leach, trying to invite that shot.
But Naseem Shah sees it early, advances and opens up the off side. It's easier for tailenders to just free their arms towards the leg, but he's showing some batting acumen today.
England try to tempt Naseem Shah into hitting over the off side - and he is happy to oblige.
With long-off brought up to mid-off, Naseem skips down and hammers Jack Leach over that very region.
His third six and it is getting increasingly desperate for England.
As if things weren't frustrating enough for England, an increasingly confident Naseem Shah is now doing his best Steve Smith/Marnus Labuschagne impression.
Exaggerated movement and loud calls after blocking or leaving the ball.
Come on, Naseem, no one needs that after such an early start...
Steven Finn
Former England fast bowler on BBC Test Match Special
Image source, Getty ImagesIt will be more than frustrating for England. We are almost 90 minutes into the session and they have not got rid of the nightwatchman Naseem Shah.
They would've wanted to capitalise on that touch of movement that we saw earlier, but that lateral movement has now gone and they are resorting to the short-ball plan.
Simon Mann
BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC Sounds
It's largely been an innings of defence and denial from Naseem Shah, but that's a free swing of the bat and he's made very good contact as well.
Naseem 25, Shakeel 57
It's been slow going so far on day two but Naseem Shah has livened things up with a couple of hefty blows.
The nightwatcher is starting to look more comfortable, certainly against the spinners.
England needed wickets at the start of the day. Their need is getting ever greater as the overs tick by the Pakistan total builds.
Image source, Getty ImagesBig hit from Naseem Shah!
He charges Jack Leach and muscles it a long way over the long on boundary.
That brings up the fifty partnership as well.
No joy for Shoaib Bashir this morning, so here comes Jack Leach.
What can the left-arm spinner produce?
Simon Mann
BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC Sounds
Image source, Getty ImagesYou could argue that Pakistan are sapping the energy off England bowlers now, so there's going to be none left for later when the batters come in.
With the field set for bouncers and very few players in front of square, Saud Shakeel is able to pick up two with a defensive push into the covers.
Brydon Carse almost gave chase himself off his own bowling before crumpling to the deck.
I'm not sure if he slipped or realised that was the best way to avoid running given he couldn't have stopped the two anyway.
Image source, ReutersHaving been targeted relentlessly by short balls at the other end, Naseem Shah wants to attack the spin of Shoaib Bashir.
He's already pumped him for one six and advances again looking for another.
No timing on this occasion, just a hack leg side for a single. But that could be where the opportunity comes for England.
Simon Mann
BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC Sounds
It's twice Naseem Shah's been hit now. But he's still there.
Another delay as Brydon Carse raps Naseem Shah on the right hand with a back of a length delivery.
The nightwatcher gives his hand a shake and out comes the physio. Naseem looks in a bit of pain but his glove is quickly back on and he's ready to carry on.
The last ball shoots off the thigh pad and is juggled, then dropped by Joe Root at slip.
He can laugh about it but I imagine the reaction would have been rather different had there been any bat on that!
Image source, Getty ImagesIn truth, not a lot.
England have not been able to make a breakthrough in the first hour.
Nightwatcher Naseem Shah has played and missed and been hit on the helmet but is still there.
Saud Shakeel has looked totally at ease. He reached his fifty from 96 balls.
Pakistan added 35 runs in the first hour.
Steven Finn
Former England fast bowler on BBC Test Match Special
It's been a relatively slow morning for both the teams, I feel. The annoying thing for England is that Naseem Shah is still out there in the middle and Pakistan have laid that foundation again.
Image source, Getty ImagesJust one from Shoaib Bashir's over and it's time for drinks.
A good first hour for Pakistan, who have kept England's bowlers at bay so far.
Frustration for the tourists, who have beaten the bat more in that hour than they managed the whole of yesterday but have nothing to show for their efforts.
The concern is the chances have come pretty much exclusively against Naseem Shah so even when they eventually get him, it is only likely to get tougher with established batters Muhammad Rizwan and Salman Agha to follow.
Ramiz Raja
Former Pakistan captain on Test Match Special on BBC Sounds
I am thinking whether Rehan Ahmed would have been a better option for England. On such surfaces, a wrist spinner could have been a better option compared to a left-arm spinner and an off-spinner.
So I was just wondering if England would change gear and have a look at him in the second or third Test match.
Naseem 15, Shakeel 52
Image source, ReutersBrydon Carse comes on for his first spell of the day and there is a big appeal for caught behind second ball.
It was a short ball - of course - that didn't get up too much and slid down leg. But did Naseem Shah tickle it through to Jamie Smith?
After a quick chat, England decide not. Good call, it brushed thigh pad rather than bat.
Ramiz Raja
Former Pakistan captain on Test Match Special on BBC Sounds
Saud Shakeel is an excellent player of spin bowling and this is a really accomplished innings. He can play the sweep, the cover drive and uses his feet as well.
His track record in Test cricket is mighty impressive.
Pak 360-4
Super sweep shot from Saud Shakeel and that takes him to his seventh Test fifty.
A wonderfully composed knock so far, he's not looked troubled at all and his sixth boundary gets him to the milestone from 96 balls.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Abdullah Shafique,caught Pope, bowled Atkinson Abdullah Shafique, caught Pope, bowled Atkinson | 102 | 184 | 10 | 2 | 265 | 55.43 |
Saim Ayub,caught Smith, bowled Atkinson Saim Ayub, caught Smith, bowled Atkinson | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 40.00 |
Shan Masood,caught and bowled Leach Shan Masood, caught and bowled Leach | 151 | 177 | 13 | 2 | 260 | 85.31 |
Babar Azam,leg before wicket, bowled Woakes Babar Azam, leg before wicket, bowled Woakes | 30 | 71 | 5 | 0 | 100 | 42.25 |
Saud Shakeel,caught Root, bowled Bashir Saud Shakeel, caught Root, bowled Bashir | 82 | 177 | 8 | 0 | 274 | 46.33 |
Naseem Shah,caught Brook, bowled Carse Naseem Shah, caught Brook, bowled Carse | 33 | 81 | 1 | 3 | 98 | 40.74 |
Muhammad Rizwan,caught Woakes, bowled Leach Muhammad Rizwan, caught Woakes, bowled Leach | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.00 |
Salman Ali Agha,not out Salman Ali Agha, not out | 104 | 119 | 10 | 3 | 168 | 87.39 |
Aamer Jamal,leg before wicket, bowled Carse Aamer Jamal, leg before wicket, bowled Carse | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 70.00 |
Shaheen Shah Afridi,bowled Leach Shaheen Shah Afridi, bowled Leach | 26 | 49 | 2 | 1 | 70 | 53.06 |
Abrar Ahmed,caught Duckett, bowled Root Abrar Ahmed, caught Duckett, bowled Root | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 37.50 |
Extras, no balls 4, wides 5, byes 1, leg byes 4, total 14 Extras, no balls 4, wides 5, byes 1, leg byes 4, total 14 | ||||||
Total,556 all out 149.0 overs Total,556 all out 149.0 overs |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Woakes | 23.0 | 5 | 69 | 1 | 3.00 |
Atkinson | 25.0 | 5 | 99 | 2 | 3.96 |
Carse | 22.0 | 3 | 74 | 2 | 3.36 |
Bashir | 32.0 | 3 | 124 | 1 | 3.87 |
Leach | 40.0 | 5 | 160 | 3 | 4.00 |
Root | 7.0 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 3.57 |
| Fall of wicket | Batter |
|---|---|
8 for 1 (3.4 overs) | Saim Ayub |
261 for 2 (59.5 overs) | Abdullah Shafique |
263 for 3 (62.3 overs) | Shan Masood |
324 for 4 (84.3 overs) | Babar Azam |
388 for 5 (105.4 overs) | Naseem Shah |
393 for 6 (108.5 overs) | Muhammad Rizwan |
450 for 7 (125.2 overs) | Saud Shakeel |
464 for 8 (128.4 overs) | Aamer Jamal |
549 for 9 (145.5 overs) | Shaheen Shah Afridi |
556 for 10 (148.6 overs) | Abrar Ahmed |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
batting,Crawley,not out batting, Crawley, not out | 64 | 64 | 11 | 0 | 94 | 100.00 |
Pope,caught Aamer Jamal, bowled Naseem Shah Pope, caught Aamer Jamal, bowled Naseem Shah | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.00 |
batting,Root,not out batting, Root, not out | 32 | 54 | 2 | 0 | 86 | 59.26 |
Extras, no balls 0, wides 0, byes 0, leg byes 0, total 0 Extras, no balls 0, wides 0, byes 0, leg byes 0, total 0 | ||||||
Total,96 for 1 20.0 overs Total,96 for 1 20.0 overs |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shaheen Shah Afridi | 6.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 4.00 |
Naseem Shah, bowling | 7.0 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 4.14 |
Abrar Ahmed | 4.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 7.75 |
Aamer Jamal | 3.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 4.00 |
| Fall of wicket | Batter |
|---|---|
4 for 1 (1.2 overs) | Pope |
