England almost snatched a win on a flat pitch in the first Test in Abu Dhabi, with captain Alastair Cook and Adil Rashid leading from the front. Cook scored a record-breaking 263, while Rashid took 5-64 in the second innings on debut. We ask former England all-rounder Dominic Cork for his thoughts on both, plus what England can expect in the second Test in Dubai...Can captain Cooks form continue? Watch England captain Alastair Cook reach his double century against Pakistan in the first Test in Abu Dhabi I think so. He looks in good form at the moment. He is a lot more stable at the crease and gets into good positions. He is mentally in a better place as well and like any sportsman, if you’re mentally in a better place, he just looks more at ease.As a captain, he has been under pressure for a while – stripped of the one-day captaincy - with a lot of criticism about his style of captaincy too. But he lead from the front, and when you watch good captains from around the world, this is what they do.It was a record-breaking innings in length. The way he composed himself under massive pressure after Pakistan posted a huge first innings total, showed the attitude is ‘it doesn’t matter what the opposition do – we can 100 per cent win in the UAE’. They have a good chance now.How did you rate Rashids debut? Adil Rashid salutes after taking five wickets on debut for England against Pakistan in Abu Dhavi It obviously doesnt sound great when your figure are 0-163 in your first bowl in Test cricket, but to finish with 5-64 in the second innings, almost bowling England to victory, is some turnaround. Great signs that we have a leg-spinner now who can take wickets and possibly win games for England.In the first innings he was getting himself too close into the sumps with his release, closing himself off. Where as in the second innings he went slightly wider, put more revolutions on the ball which enabled him to get more dip, and made it difficult for the Pakistan batsmen. He can also bowl the googly out of the back of his hand, and that is something I dont think they picked very well in the second innings. Who else stood out from first Test? James Anderson of England celebrates bowling Shan Masood of Pakistan during the firstTest in Abu Dhabi A lot of people said that Jimmy Anderson wouldnt be successful. And people who say that really annoy me, because this guy is the leading wicket-taker for England. They think he needs swing, and he hasnt got the pace anymore. But he has so much skill.It doesnt matter what wicket he plays on, he can swing the ball away, and constantly challenges the batsmen because of the areas he bowls. Abu Dhabi, one of the flattest wickets you could play Test cricket on, and he still came out with respectable figures, 4-72.Should England fear Shah return? Yasir Shah has England in his sights ahead of Pakistans Test with Alastair Cooks side in Dubai Yes, because he is a match-winner. A bit like Rashid, he has the ability to turn the ball both ways, and he has 61 wickets in 10 Tests. Plus his record in Dubai in particular is excellent, with 14 scalps in two Tests.He has already come out and said that England players dont like facing spin, particularly leg-spin. But I think he should just stick to his own game, and do what he does best. On his day he can put England under pressure and will be a massive threat.What to expect in Dubai? David Lloyd interrupts his round of golf to give his thoughts ahead of the second Test between Pakistan and England Expect very similar. Im hoping there will be a bit more life in the pitch, a bit more bounce and carry for both seamers and spinners. Pakistans coach Waqar Younis said we didnt order that pitch in Abu Dhabi, it was what was given to them.But whatever the surface in Dubai, both sides will win the toss and choose to bat first. Hopefully England can do that and put a big score together because as we saw in Pakistans second innings, a little bit of panic started to set in with the senior players - Younus Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik - playing poor shots. Englands tour of the UAE to play Pakistan is live on Sky Sports, continuing with the second Test in Dubai, from 6.30am on Thursday 22nd October. You can also watch without a contract on NOW TV. Also See: Five Things: Abu Dhabi Zone masterclasses England fixtures/results Sky Cricket Podcast http://www.cowboysrookieproshop.com/Cowboys-La-El-Collins-Jersey/ .com) - The game was all punts and field goals before Kodi Whitfields catch. http://www.cowboysrookieproshop.com/Cowboys-Travis-Frederick-Jersey/ . 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CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs placed catcher David Ross on the seven-day concussion disabled list Wednesday and designated veteran reliever Joel Peralta for assignment.Cubs manager Joe Maddon also said its uncertain if center fielder Dexter Fowler will be recovered from his right hamstring strain in time to start in the All-Star Game.The moves before Chicagos game against Cincinnati opened roster spots for two players. Right-hander Adam Warren was called up from Triple-A Iowa to make a spot start against the Reds, and utility player Tommy La Sa Stella was activated off the disabled list and started at third base.Ross took a foul ball off his mask in Tuesdays loss to Cincinnati that Maddon said got him pretty good.The 40-year-old Peralta signed with Chicago on June 13 after being released by Seattle. The right-hander had a 9.00 ERA in five appearances that included a scoreless inning Tuesday that Maddon called his best day.He really looked closer to normal. Its just a matter of what we need right now, and he understood that, Maddon said. If he chooses to not continue to play, he is going to be a fabulous pitching coach or bullpen coach or some kind of coach.Fowler, one of five Cubs voted as All-Star starterrs by fans, was eligible to come off the disabled list Monday.dddddddddddd But Maddon said they hadnt decided whether hell go on a rehab assignment later this week.The All-Star Game, which would be the first for Fowler, is Tuesday.Of course theres motivation. He wants to play in the All-Star game, Maddon said. Listen, dont anybody fault him for that. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Who knows if its going to happen again and Ill all for it. . But the overriding concern is he plays for us the rest of the year.La Stella, hitting .291, had been out since straining his right hamstring June 7.Cubs slugger Kyle Schwarber also talked to reporters Wednesday, saying hes progressing well from season-ending surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left knee.Schwarber, who has shed crutches, hopes to start jogging soon. He also expressed thanks to team president Theo Epstein for publicly refuting reports Schwarber could be traded for bullpen help.I want to stay here, Schwarber. Obviously things are out of my control, but since he did say that, I take that to heart. It means a lot. Wholesale NFL White Jerseys Nike NFL Jerseys China Wholesale Stitched Jerseys Cheap NFL Womens Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys China Youth NFL Jerseys Wholesale Cheap NFL Jerseys Outlet Jerseys From China Jerseys NFL Cheap Disocunt Football Jerseys Wholesale NFL Gear Wholesale Jerseys 2018 NFL Jerseys Outlet Wholesale Jerseys 2019 NFL Jerseys Outlet ' ' '