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Pakistan humiliate England to take series
Left-arm spinner Abdul Rehman takes career best 6-25 to help Pakistan humble England by 72 runs.
Cricketer Saeed Ajmal (R) celebrates with teammates after he dismissed English batsman Matt Prior (unseen) during the fourth day of the second Test match between Pakistan and England at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on January 28, 2012. PHOTO: AFP
ABU DHABI: Left-arm spinner Abdul Rehman took a career best 6-25 to help Pakistan humble England by 72 runs in the second Test here on Saturday, to give them an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
The 31-year-old twice took two wickets in successive overs to dent England’s chase after they were set a 145-run target on a weary fourth day Abu Dhabi Stadium pitch, bowling them out for 72 – their lowest against Pakistan in all Tests.
Rehman’s effort overshadowed Monty Panesar’s 6-62, in his first Test for 30 months, which finished Pakistan’s second innings at 214 in the morning.
This is England’s first series defeat after being unbeaten in their previous nine since their loss to the West Indies in early 2009 – a sequence which saw them rise to world number one in the Test rankings in August last year.
Pakistan won the first Test in Dubai by ten wickets. The third Test will also be played in Dubai from February 3.
Rehman was ably assisted by off-spinners Saeed Ajmal (3-22) and Mohammad Hafeez (1-11) in a match which saw spinners dominate from the first day.
England lost their top four batsmen in the space of just 37 balls after an extra cautious start on a difficult pitch.
England captain Andrew Strauss topscored with 32 before he became one of Rehman’s victims during his maiden five-wicket haul.
In the penultimate over before tea, Rehman trapped Kevin Pietersen (one) and two balls later bowled Eoin Morgan (nought) to raise hopes of an unlikely win for Pakistan.
Sensing they could only upset their rivals through early wickets, Pakistan opened the bowling with off-spinner Mohammad Hafeez who responded well by catching Alastair Cook (seven) off his own bowling after England had edged cautiously to 21 by the 15th over.
Bell, promoted to number three after Jonathan Trott was unwell, was all at sea against master spinner Saeed Ajmal and his tentative push went through his legs to hit the stumps. He made only three.
Pietersen, who has been woefully out of form making just 16 runs in the series, managed one more before Rehman trapped him and in the same over had the equally out of form Morgan bowled to dent England’s hopes of a victory.
Rehman then accounted for Trott (one) and Stuart Broad (nought) in the same over to leave England 7-68.
Ajmal dismissed Graeme Swann (nought) and Matt Prior (18) to complete his 100 Test wickets in his 19th match before Anderson was caught off Rehman to give Pakistan a sensational win.
England’s previous lowest against Pakistan was 130 – made on two occasions at The Oval in 1954 and Lahore in 1987.
Earlier, Pakistan lost their last six wickets with the addition of 89 runs after resuming at 125-4, with all hopes pinned on Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq.
Panesar took three of those wickets to finish with his eighth five-wicket haul in Tests.
Azhar Ali (68) and Asad Shafiq (43) added 88 for the fifth wicket before Panesar struck.
But England’s decision to take the second new ball as soon as it was due paid rich dividends as Anderson removed the dangerman Ali with a sharp rising delivery which caught the edge and was caught behind by Prior.
Ali hit eight boundaries during his 195-ball knock.
Broad then had Adnan Akmal (13) caught by Strauss in the slips off an ambitious drive in the next over as Pakistan wilted.
Rehman (10) and Ajmal (17) added an invaluable 36 for the eighth wicket before Panesar wrapped up the innings by taking the last two wickets.
Players have ability to change a match’s situation: PCB Chairman
Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Zaka Ashraf lauded the cricket team on performing well against England.
Talking to a private television channel, he said Pakistani players frustrated the England team with great skill, specially the spin bowlers including Abdur Rehman and Saeed Ajmal, exhibited tremendous performances in the second test match.
Replying to a question, he added that the team should continue to maintain discipline and follow the captain’s instructions. Ashraf said that all Pakistani players have the ability to change a match’s situation against any team.
Ashraf showed confidence in Misbah’s captaincy and said that he has the abilities required in a captain and also requested the nation to pray for the team’s success in future matches.
Speaking about the impending decision of hiring a permanent coach, Ashraf said that the matter would be decided in the PCB committee.
Won series with unity, hard work and team spirit: Zaheer Abbas
Reflecting upon Pakistan’s triumph over England in the second test match, former test cricketer Zaheer Abass said that Pakistan won the series with unity, hard work and team spirit.
Talking to Pakistan Television, he lauded the team for winning the test series against a world class test cricket team.
Abbas said that Pakistani spinners played a decisive role in the second test match, particularly Ajmal and Rehman, who changed the situation of the match, adding that the team’s overall performance was very good.
“The spin bowlers destroyed England’s batting line up and Pakistan adopted a good strategy against England in the current test series,” he added.
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Very dismal performance from Pakistan. Now time has come to show exit door to Yunus Khan who is no more a winning player, instead Pakistan should include young talented batsman.
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Congratulations. Keep it up!
PAKISTAN ZINDABAD
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what a remarkable turnaround from Pakistan… Congo to everyone!!!!!!!
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Outstanding performance , LOVE U PAKISTAN, LOVE U CRICKET TEAM
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Send Younus Khan in Bin and bring young talent…
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That is ‘crush’ of the year so far. Well done Pakistan !!! World counted us out of cricket, we bounced back with a vengeance. @Circket-world, who is your daddy now?
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Amazing victory much needed series win.
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@ Imtiaz, If india can keep tendulkar,dravid,laxman with a 4-0 whitewash, what problem do you have with Yunus Khan who just failed once in a match.
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ENGLAND Number one in the world? Feels like a bad joke at the moment. :D
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One of the greatest test matches ever witnessed. This is incredible. Streets of Srinagar will be all smiles today. The niyaaz of the women has worked ;). Pakistan has done the incredible. Take a Bow Misbah, Ajmal and Rehman. Brilliant.Recommend
The Pakistani batting line up is still a joke, improvement is needed, but congrats tho
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nice, great revengeRecommend
I was sure Pakistan would lose after their abysmal batting…..but wow England were even worse!
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Tigers in field
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What an excellent test match. Great fight back by Pakistan to leave England in trouble with four down at tea, should have been five down with Strauss out had Billy Bowden kept his eyes open. Come on Pakistan, you can do it, you have made us proud regardless of the outcome of the match now. Pakistan…Zindabaad!!!!
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this is great revenge. congratulationsRecommend
PAKISTAN <3
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Kudos team Pakistan!!!
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PAKISTAN ZINDABAD
……… dil dil Pakistan ………..
This test match was more thrilling and fascinating then the T20s
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Congratulations!
i think this policy is best Revenge 4m these English.
best ov LuckRecommend
I love pakistan and i proud to pakistani team
ya allah tera shukr ha
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@Roflcopter:
I’ll lie if I say that I was sure that Pakistan would won, but the wicket was giving great chances to spinners (that’s why Panesar got a 6-fer, lol…) and 145-150 would have been difficult for the spin-fearing English, so there was indeed some chances for Pakistan, 80-20… but thrilling Test, the BEST I’ve EVER witnessed (but then, I’m quite young :P)
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I love pakistan.i proud to pakistani team.
Ya allah tera shukar ha
pakistan zindabad
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Best ever test match in the history of cricket.
<3 Pakistan <3 Pakistan <3
Are you watching this Pakistan hating losers here?
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Well done Team Pakistan …. You guys have no idea how proud I am feeling standing tall and proud at my office in front of all Indians here :D
Thank you guys !
Thanks Allah !
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who would have thought england would be all out so cheaply at 72
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Great pakistan zindabad
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PaKisTAn Is BaCK In ActiOn !Recommend
we are one genration
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Good job guys.We are having one lousy series in Australia. Wish we could find a Ajmal in India
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Stunning performance. I was skeptical earlier but now i am convinced that this is indeed a best spin attack in the world. Kudos to the trio spinners and the entire team. You guys made us proud.
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Just love the way Pakistan played today,,, it is amazing to see that Pakistan actually won by 72 runs when the Target was so little… Pakistan Cricket Supporters absolutely love it and they are dancing on Social Media :D
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Well done boys. you deserve a slute.
Mohsin Khan deserves credit too. He is the persons under whoes
valuable guidance boys are doing well and mentally more mature now.
Mohsin has a strong case as a coach and must be considered by the PCB.
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Fixed match
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Pakistan Zindabad!
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@yoyomama:
poor comment. if pak batting is joke then what about england?
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also its time to say good bye to bad performers like younis khan if we want our team to be number 1 in ranking .
its not only young players responsibility to win the match
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It would have been much better if the headline was ‘Pakistan Humbled England to take series’.
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Hai Yeh Josh-e-Junoon, Hai Yeh apna yaqeen hai tum dum woh kisi main nahin
PAKISTAN ZINDABAD!
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now wait….very shortly Rahman’ bowling action will be questioned by British Media….after all an escapegoat is needed.
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Humiliate the right worl…. Hell yeah.
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If the english media bring up anyone else’s bowling action they would be soar loosers!
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Wow amazing……………………….
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Shabaash … this is how we play … this is what we are … we just need to get rid of thief politicians and we are all set to fly !!!
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Great job PAK. It was a spectacular win. I am really feeling great after seeing one of my favorite team thrash the arrogant english to dustbin. Just keep this momentum going and make sure
you win 2015 WC. Please don’t disappoint us fans here.
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No corruption or match fixing results in great Honour for players and for Pakistan.
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i m vry thankful 2 Allah 4 giving us such a great victory over whites . . . .and younas khan should be a part of team bcz he z a grt player. . .
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Shame on all those who are disrespecting Younus Khan by saying that he should be ‘thrown in the bin’ and whatnot. He has contributed greatly for Pakistan test cricket and still holds a very important position in the team. He’s the glue which holds the whole team together. A couple of rough innings doesn’t lowers the class which Younus Khan has Think twice before posting such junk comments.
PAKISTAN ZINDABAD! <3
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Geo to Aisaayyyyy….
Congratulations Pakistan..!!
Proud being a Pakistni..
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It is simply the fruit of faith unity and discipline
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Well done Pakistan !! I enjoyed watching the win on TV. I was telling my brother that this smallish target may not be easy if England lose a couple of early wickets. That’s just what transpired in the end.
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thiS WAS A REVENGE PAKISTAN WERE BOWLED OUT FOR 72 ,THEIR LOWEST TOTAL AGAINST ENGLAND IN 2010 NOW ENGLAND ARE BOWLED OUT FOR 2010 THEIR LOWEST AGAINST PAKISTAN.
A VERY POWERFUL SPIN ATTACK BY PAKISTAN..
AND IN ODIS IT WILL BE AJMAL HAFEEZ REHMAN AND AFRIDI….STRONG ATTACK
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CongrattttttttttZZZZZZZZZZZ!!! :D
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now bob will say why abdul rehman was wearing half sleves while rest of the team were wearing full sleves..:D
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Great to beat England so convincingly. With the politicians and corrupts out of the team, the team is letting its game do all the talking. Thanks Misbah and the team for concentrating on your only job “playing and results”. This is a no team without super stars and super egos. Mohsin Khan deserves a permanent place after great results.Recommend
pakistan zindabad
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Yesssss! I like!
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Comments of Endlish Citizen on Daily Telegraph
What a fecking disgrace.
Well done pakistan…after all the terrorism, betting scandal, having to play games away from home…you have really shown how you can apply yourself in adversity and thoroughly professioanl.
England have the best resources and best paid players – and come up with a performance like this. In India they have allowed the dinosaurs to remain in the team for far too long…I wonder if England management can be brutal and brave to bring some fresh talent and attitude ?
Well, I was just planning a trip to Dubai to support the team…not now – you can keep your salary cheques and drink deep on your warm vat of spasticola.
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congrats guys,fed up of this indian team,im gonna support pakistan now,crush these english.
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@ashwin:
I dont think Indian team is bad despite the series in AUS, they have champion batsman and just won the WorldCup, so why are they getting thrashed so repeatedly in the away matches. I think there is more than meets the eye and there is good chance of match fixing plaguing this team,.
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@Andy:
atleast ur mind is fixed….well no body likes sour grapes
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good performenceRecommend
This is all about Team Work, as said united we stand.
Well-done, you can do more. Thanks for giving us cheer.
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Great job Pakistan and Australia. Wish you better luck England and India.
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Great Great Performance by Pakistan, sympathy for Indian cricket team :p
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Congrats ….. Pakistan Zindabad!!!! again one of the best performance by Team Pakistan this looks outstanding keeping in view that our team is playing on a neutral location.. we would love to see 3-0 whitewash
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It is a big slap on the face of those, who orchestrated the attack on Srilankan team in Lahore, framed Pakistani players in betting scandal conspiring to take international cricket out of Pakistan. Pakistan knows how to fight back.
What is going on with the cricket world champions these days: :-D
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Harshly and Neatly done :) Same as they did with Us!! Odi’s and t20′s should also be brought home !! shelves here at home, are waiting 4 those 3 shiny trophies :)
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Why Pakistan has not moved in test rankings? It is stuck at 99 since defeating SL. I am not sure how they set these ratings.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/rankings/content/current/page/211271.html
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This just shows that if Pakistanis stay united and focused they can achieve anything… this is particularly special given what is happening back home….
Those of you who are criticizing Younis Khan, please take a chill pill.. and just enjoy the good moments… Be positive….
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hellulueya
pak win dude
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ballay oye
gr8 win
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“humiliate” what do you mean? the caption is outrageous.
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Felt happy when I saw congratulation Pakistan trending on twitter. We want to see Pakistan flourishing in all departments of life. Good team work with sense of playing together.
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they should go for 3-0 win. it might be a record of some sort(winning every test in the series against a substantial team). was highly unlikely at the start of the series
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Congrts
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Congratulations Pakistan’s cricket team and Pakistan. You can achieve greatness in any area you want to. Your win is another sign that better days for Pakistan are coming. Pakistan government should fund and support TEAM SPORTS in every province every city every village of Pakistan. Your sports stars are in these places waiting to be discovered. Pakistan Zindabad.
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pakistan rooooooooooooock
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If world class teams in all sports are encouraged to come to Pakistan then both Public-Private Business sector wins big. What will bring world class teams to Pakistan besides taking care of “security” issues? All it takes is have 1) Both Public-Private partnership effort 2) world class looking enhanced security game venues near good locations 3) Offer FREE 1st class lodging & food (NO food poisoning) to incoming teams 4) Do high class Provincial cultural shows for FREE for the foreign teams.
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England Fixed the Match…. ICC… Where are You?
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Let’s hope that they can continue this good run. Pakistan has always produced great players, but what it has lacked over the years is consistency. This can only come about with great leadership and a stronger batting line up.
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For those who dont know much about Test cricket- Younis Khan may have failed in this Test but he is the only Pakistani batsman to have a Test batting average above 50. (very few batsmen in the world have that) He scored a double hundered only a few matches back. He is a great cricketer and complete team man and an excellent fielder and a very important member of thsi side.
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Congratulations to the whole nation as well as our team. Now they should aim for whitewash and nothing else.Go Green!
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