Runs at a premium for Pakistan
Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur is desperate to see a greater return from his top-order batsmen in the third Test against England at Edgbaston starting Wednesday.
England levelled the four-match series at 1-1 with a crushing 330-run win in the second Test at Old Trafford -- a margin of victory that was testimony to the tourists' batting woes.
It was all a far cry from Pakistan's 75-run win in the first Test at Lord's, which featured an inspiring century from captain Misbahul Haq.
Mohammad Hafeez and Shan Masood are struggling in English conditions as Pakistan openers traditionally do.
"There are credible losses, and there are losses when you lie down and are steamrollered ... Old Trafford was clearly that. I told the guys I thought we were warriors at Lord's. We were completely the opposite at Old Trafford," said Arthur.
Masood has become something of a 'bunny' for James Anderson, falling six times for just 15 runs in 57 balls to the Lancashire paceman dating back to last year in the UAE.
Pakistan could promote number three Azhar Ali to open and bring Sami Aslam, yet to feature this series, into the side in place of Masood.
"We're very clear on what we're going to do this Test, but it's not for public consumption."
England also have selection worries with the injury to Ben Stokes that ruled him out of the third Test. They have recalled fast bowler Steven Finn, who is set to replace Stokes.
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