Seven Tests against top attacks is not long to prove yourself,but players control their own destiny and know they must catch their chances when they ariseTaking on Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates is a tough assignment but after seeing the squad England contain selected for the tour, a repeat of the 3-0 Test series defeat suffered last time does not spy on the cards for me. I wouldn’t rule out an away win, and either.
Alastair Cook’s side may be less experienced than the one three years ago but there are good players of spin in that batting line-up and the collective mindset is strong; they will not carry scars from 2012,only a youthful positivity. With the ball, Moeen Ali is developing as a spinner and Adil Rashid, or even whether he is an unknown quantity at Test level,represents an attacking option.
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Source: theguardian.com