Stumps report: England will start day three of the first Test against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates on 56-0, having held out during the remaining 21 overs on day two.
However, the day belonged to Pakistan as they declared in their first innings with a score of 523-8, thanks in part to a knock of 245 from Shoaib Malik. That was Malik's first ever double-century, while Asad Shafiq hit his eighth century before he was trapped lbw by Mark Wood for 107.
It proved to be a tough outing for England spinner Adil Rashid, who ended with figures of 0-163, which is the worst by any Test bowler on debut. In reply, captain Alastair Cook (39) and new opening partner Moeen Ali (15) guided England through to the close of play without any scares, yet they still trail the hosts by 467 runs.
Lunch report: Shoaib Malik has hit 150 to keep Pakistan in control of the first Test against England on day two in Abu Dhabi. The 33-year-old, who is competing in his first Test in five years, has spearheaded Pakistan's onslaught alongside Asad Shafiq, who has helped his nation reach lunch on 389-4.
England, who announced today that fast bowler Steven Finn has been ruled out of the rest of the UAE tour due to a foot injury, had a chance with the new ball at the start of today's play. However, the bowlers failed to take advantage as Shafiq hit consecutive boundaries off Mark Wood, the first of which down the leg side and the second through wide mid-on.
Pakistan continued their dominance with the bat as Malik reached 150 with his side adding 56 without loss inside 14 overs this morning. England toiled in the field as Malik hit six with an aggressive shot off Adil Rashid, who has so far conceded 122 runs off 27 overs. Malik (168 not out) and Shafiq (66 not out) will return to the crease for the afternoon session.
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