Anxiety by their middle order caused Pakistan to collapse in their second innings and give SA a 2-0 lead in the Test, says captain Misbah-ul-Huq.

Despite being unable to play international cricket on their own turf, the pakistan team are on a good wicket.

Pakistan have not only survived the spot-fixing crisis but emerged stronger under Misbah-ul-Haq’s understated captaincy, revelling in consistency.

Umar Akmal scored 59 and Shahid Afridi hit 42 off 27 balls as Pakistan made 262-7 in the second One Day International against Bangladesh in Dhaka.

Pakistan’s captain Misbah-ul Haq vowed to remain positive in his bids to win the series against Sri Lanka as the teams prepare for their third Test.

Thousands of delirious home fans brought the house down at the Mohali Stadium on Wednesday after India ended Pakistan’s World Cup dream.

Misbah-ul-Haq on Friday vowed Pakistan would support Kamran Akmal after his horror show against New Zealand, saying he was mentally tough.

Rival captains Misbah-ul-Haq and Graeme Smith are gearing up for a spin battle in the first Test starting on Friday.