England’s bowlers have struggled in the heat on day two of the 1st Test against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi. Hosts Pakistan declared on 523 for 8 with Shoaib Malik hitting 245. Temperatures hit an impressive 36 in Abu Dhabi and Ben Stokes was the pick of the bowlers, with figures of 4-57. England closed on 56 without loss. Captain Alistair Cook scored 39 and Moen Ali is alongside him on 15 not out. England trail by 467 runs
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PSG hold Bayern to reach second straight Champions League final
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