Noman Ali is bowling so slowly even I can see on the TV which balls are going to be a threat as they come down. It's a lot easier from this end, I know.

Joe Root has loopy, fuller ones covered. One that is shorter and quicker almost sneaks through as it keeps low.

Aatif Nawaz
BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC Sounds

This pitch still has a lot going on for the spin bowlers.

Ultimately that's 10 runs from the over and no wickets. That doesn't really tell the story, however.

Brook dropped on 14published at 12.3 overs

12.3 overs

And the next ball is put down at short leg.

Harry Brook was just trying to work it into the leg side. It's a tough chance - flicked straight off the bat - but the fielder got a good hand to it.

What was I saying?

Sajid Khan's first delivery of a new over is too full and Harry Brook drives it for four through the covers in composed style.

The next is not there to hit but Brook runs down, chipping it down the ground but not with the middle of his bat.

The purists would call this a sensible start from England. There have been no real attacking shots in these opening three overs.

Joe Root is beaten by one that turns and keeps low from Noman Ali but, seemingly unperturbed, he eases forward to block the next delivery.

Steven Finn
Former England fast bowler on BBC Test Match Special

England have rotated the strike quite well.

Sajid Khan looks a bit less menacing this morning without his blood-soaked beard and shirt.

His bowling will still be a major threat, however. There's fizz and dip as he drives the ball down towards the batters.

Brook uses his feet well.

Stephan Shemilt
BBC Sport chief cricket writer in Rawalpindi

Ronan Keating was not on my Pakistan tour bingo card. "Lovin' each day as if it's our last". It may well be.

That morning rendition of Jerusalem by the England supporters has not even finished by the time the first appeal of the day arrives.

Noman Ali thinks he has got Joe Root lbw but the replays show a decent inside edge.

It's going to be frantic.

"And did those feet in ancient time..." is the distant cry from the England fans in the stands as Harry Brook drives the second ball for one.

The first thing England are going to have to do is find a way to play Sajid Khan and Noman Ali.

They have had no answers so far.

The players are out in the middle and Noman has the ball in hand.

Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special

I really wish I could say that we'll be coming back tomorrow, but I can't. If Joe Root or Harry Brook can survive the first 20 minutes, I think they have a chance.

Steven Finn
Former England fast bowler on BBC Test Match Special

The contributions are going to be have to shared down the order. England will be looking to weather the storm so they can have some proper batters out there when the ball is worn.

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Rehan Ahmed is still believing.

"Obviously having three down is not ideal," Ahmed told Test Match Special last night.

"We've got so much batting in the locker room.

"The momentum is with them at the moment but hopefully we can soak it up a bit tomorrow, put it back on them and try to get a lead."

Steven Finn
Former England fast bowler on BBC Test Match Special

There is an opportunity for heroes to be made today. With Harry Brook and Joe Root at the crease, you imagine one of those will have to been the anchor for the rest of the innings as Saud Shakeel was yesterday.

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The positive is two of England's best batters, Joe Root and Harry Brook, are at the crease.

Another is that this pitch is surely only going to get worse.

If England can somehow manage another 200 runs, ideally 250, then they will be in the game with the pressure switching to Pakistan.

That looks a long way off right now, however.

Play will be starting early today because of the overs lost yesterday.

We'll be getting under way at 05:43 BST.

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Day two was an all to familiar tale.

Whoever the captain, whatever the team, England struggle in Asia.

Their bowlers were stunted by canny batting and then when the pressure was on, the top order crumbled.

England resume this morning 24-3, still 53 runs away from making Pakistan bat again.

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With pressure comes opportunity, right?

Right...?

...right?