MattDavies published First Test against Pakistan ends in a draw despite supreme effort...

Bad light denied England an astonishing win as the first Test against Pakistan ended in a draw in Abu Dhabi.For four days a dour match looked set to end a disappointing stalemate thanks to a flat pitch.However, Yorkshire leg spinner Adil Rashid took five second innings wickets to leave England needing just 99 to win.Captain Alastair Cook, who made 263 in the first innings, watched on as the more aggressive Moeen Ali and Jos Buttler opened the batting with time short.The tourists were on course..