Sajid Khan reveals how Pakistan tricked England to seize control of third Test
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England lost control of the series-deciding third Test against Pakistan, with their newfound nemesis Sajid Khan claiming he tricked the tourists with a few well-chosen words of Urdu. This time he hurt England with the bat too, swelling Pakistan’s lead with a frantic 48 not out including four big sixes off spinners Shoaib Bashir and Rehan Ahmed. Saud told me once they do that, no half measures, just go for the big shot as hard as you can.” Ahmed refused to give credit to Sajid’s ruse, insisting his ploy had fallen on deaf ears, but accepted England found themselves in a difficult position. Obviously the momentum is with them at the moment but hopefully we can soak it up a bit tomorrow, put it back on them.” open image in gallery Rehan Ahmed was England’s standout performer with the ball After conceding a first-innings deficit of 77, England slumped to 24 for three.