Captain Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique struck aggressive half centuries and led Pakistan’s positive start in the first test against a new-look England pace attack.

Pakistan captain Shan Masood combined with opener Abdullah Shafique in a burgeoning 114-run stand to steer the hosts to 122 for one at lunch on the opening day of the first test against England in Multan on Monday.

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England has aimed to challenge struggling Pakistan with a new-look pace attack in the opening test of a three-match series, starting in the searing heat of Multan on Monday.

England were feeling the heat on day one in Multan as a dominant century from Shan Masood saw Pakistan pile on 233 for one at tea. On the previous visit to the country two years ago it was the tourists who seized control on the opening day of the series,

England Test Captain Ben Stokes is to miss the first match against Pakistan as he recovers from injury. His side have made a poor start to the first test in Multan, however.