Asif leads Pakistan fightback in test

NOTTINGHAM, England - Mohammad Asif claimed five for 77 to help skittle England’s last seven wickets for just 23 runs on the second morning of the first test as Pakistan fought back powerfully at Trent Bridge on Friday.

By (Reuters)

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Published: Fri 30 Jul 2010, 5:57 PM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 2:34 AM

England resumed on 331 for four from overnight but were bowled out for 354 after they lasted 75 minutes on Friday.

Asif’s out-swingers caused havoc and all four of his victims in the morning session were lbw including Eoin Morgan for 130. His spell was four for eight in 23 balls.

Pakistan, seeking to avenge their 3-0 series loss in England in 2006, began the day needing early strikes but Morgan was dropped on 129 by Imran Farhat at first slip off the impressive Mohammad Aamer.

But next over Asif trapped Paul Collingwood lbw for 82 — he added one run to his overnight score. With one referral remaining, the batsman chose to utilise it after a mid-pitch discussion with Morgan but replays upheld umpire Tony Hill’s decision.

Collingwood and Morgan had put on 219 for the fifth wicket for an England record against Pakistan.

Asif also removed Morgan four overs later as the batsmen struggled to fathom the movement he was getting.

Asif added the wickets of Graeme Swann (2) and James Anderson (0) in consecutive balls, while Matt Prior (6) was run out attempting a third run and Stuart Broad (3) was bowled by Umar Gul.


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