Sky Cricket Podcast: Ramiz Raja reflects on England v Pakistan
Friday 15 July 2016 21:36, UK
On the latest Sky Cricket Podcast, Ramiz Raja reflects on day two at Lord's as Mohammad Amir picked up a first Test wicket in six years and Yasir Shah took five wickets.
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The former Pakistan batsman praised Yasir's efforts as he reduced England to 253-7 - still 86 runs behind the tourists - despite little spin on offer on day two.
Ramiz, however, was critical of Pakistan's slip fielding - Alastair Cook (80) was dropped twice, with both being fairly easy chances.
The unlucky bowler was Amir, although he did eventually take Cook's wicket later in the day. Ramiz believes Amir bowled fairly well on his return to Test cricket, although looked a little tired.
Ramiz says the left-armer is still not universally accepted in Pakistan after his ban for spot-fixing, but hopes he can ultimately prove to be an inspiration on his return.
We also get the England viewpoint from Chris Woakes on the podcast after he claimed Test-best figures of 6-70 and then struck an unbeaten 31 with the bat.
Woakes speaks with Ian Ward and Nasser Hussain at the close of play to reflect on his fantastic form, and also assess England's hopes for the rest of the Test.
Click here to download the Sky Cricket Podcast, with the views of the second day's play from Ramiz and Woakes.
