Sky Cricket Podcast: England draw first Test against Pakistan
We hear from Rob Key on Adil Rashid, Alastair Cook and keepy-ups...
Monday 19 October 2015 09:31, UK
The first Test between Pakistan and England ended in thrilling fashion in Abu Dhabi.
After bat dominated ball for the first four days, an Adil Rashid-inspired England skittled Pakistan for 173 on the final evening before England's chase of 99 was interrupted by bad light.
On this latest edition of the Sky Sports Cricket podcast, we catch up with Rob Key who marvels at Rashid's efforts, and also singles captain Alastair Cook out for praise after his incredible 263 with the bat.
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- Key on Rashid's remarkable turn-around from Test-worst figures on debut of 0-163 in the first innings, to 5-64 in the second.
- Captain Cook's record-breaking 831-minute stay at the crease.
- Jimmy Anderson's impressive display in unhelpful conditions for the seamers.
- Key's take on the controversial third umpire calls in the Test, and the lack of technology available to them.
- Plus, Key talks us through his defeat to Matt Prior in the Sky Cricket keepy-up challenge, but promises redemption in any re-match.
Live Test Cricket
For all that and more, simply click on the above links then watch Pakistan take on England in the second Test from 6.30am on Sky Sports 2 this Thursday.
