Pakistan-England 2nd Test Day 3: Pakistan need miracle as England opt against follow-onhttp://i.imgur.com/7Zfakyg.jpg

MANCHESTER (Web Desk) – Fourth day of second test between Pakistan and England is about to commence in few hours and observers are of the view that only a miracle can save Pakistan against onslaught by English batting line up.

The third day of the match ended up in favour of host side as they managed to escalate the lead to 489 runs making it apparently impossible for green shirts to bag victory this time as well.

After Pakistan bagged 198 runs in their first innings against a huge 598 by England, everyone was expecting that Cook would enforce a follow on to make it more difficult for Pakistan but surprisingly he took a different turn.

“It was a pretty simple decision to bat again,” England assistant coach Paul Farbrace told Sky Sports.

On the other hand, Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur said the tourists simply had to bat better in their second innings.

“I was disappointed with our first innings,” Arthur told reporters.

Asked if not being made to follow-on had made it more likely that Pakistan could draw the game, Arthur replied: “It probably gives us a bit better chance but that’s not an inflammatory headline, as irrespective of any declaration we have to bat damn well.”England knocked out 6 Pakistani Players on

England knocked out 6 Pakistani Players on third day limiting Pakistan to 198 runs. Currently, Alastair Cook and Joe Root are on crease. English side made 98 runs in their second innings and it is likely that they would declare the innings very soon as the current lead of 489 runs is much satisfactory to level the series.