Cricket: Hafeez closes in on century against England

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Pakistan are 146 for 3 at stumps on day three of the third and final test against England. After being dropped on 11 runs, Mohammed Hafeez is closing in on a century with 97. Alastair Cook's side were all out for 306 in their first innings, with James Taylor top-scoring with 74. Hosts Pakistan now lead by 74 runs in Sharjah, and lead the series 1-0.

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