England v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Manchester, Day 3 - England take a massive lead

Had Alastair Cook not decided to bat in the second innings, Pakistan would have been wobbling by now. I think he should have enforced the follow on. The English bowlers had just bowled 63.4 overs and they were so pumped up that their hunger for wickets would have floored this inconsistent Pakistan batting line up.

England are leading by 489 runs and still two days remaining. I am not sure how long Cook will bat tomorrow, but I feel, the target might be somewhere around 600 runs. Cook is not an attacking captain and will only go for the jugular when safety is ensured. Even though, this Pakistani batting line up can’t even handle the pressure 300 runs let alone 600.

But you and I must not forget, cricket is a game of glorious uncertainty and Pakistan is such a team which loves to surprise us time and again. We still are not sure which Pakistan team might show up in the fourth innings.   

Thank You

Faisal Caesar