Jamie Smith smashed a counter-attacking 91 to rescue England from a top-order meltdown and steer them to 244-8 at tea on the opening day of the deciding third test against Pakistan on Thursday. Englan

Jamie Smith bailed out England with a gallant half-century against Pakistan's spin attack on an engineered dry pitch to start the decisive third test on Thursday. England was on the ropes at 118-6 shortly after lunch until Smith's 89 revived them to 267 all out.

Pakistan has retained its spin-heavy team for Thursday’s series-deciding third test against England as both sides anticipate another dry wicket that will suit the slow bowlers.