Flintoff raises hope for England

FAISALABAD – Ashes hero Andrew Flintoff bowled his heart out on a placid pitch yesterday to sustain England’s hopes of forcing a win in the second Test against Pakistan.

He dismissed Mohammad Yousuf and Shahid Afridi off successive deliveries and Pakistan were wavering at 183-6 – 199 ahead – in their second innings at stumps on the penultimate day. England, trailing 1-0 in the three-match series, must dismiss in-form Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq early on the fifth and final day on Thursday to boost their chances of squaring the series.Flintoff breathed fresh life into the match in his fourth over after the tea-break, just when it seemed Inzamam and Yousuf would ensure a comfortable draw for Pakistan on an easy-paced track.He first dismissed Yousuf, who played on after scoring 20 in a 56-run stand for the fourth wicket with his captain- ReutersEngland, trailing 1-0 in the three-match series, must dismiss in-form Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq early on the fifth and final day on Thursday to boost their chances of squaring the series.Flintoff breathed fresh life into the match in his fourth over after the tea-break, just when it seemed Inzamam and Yousuf would ensure a comfortable draw for Pakistan on an easy-paced track.He first dismissed Yousuf, who played on after scoring 20 in a 56-run stand for the fourth wicket with his captain- Reuters