Andrew Alderson breaks down the best bits from the second day of the third test between the Black Caps and Pakistan in Sharjah.
Important moment:
McCullum delivered Yasir Shah straight into the main stand to reach his fourth double century. He had lightning hand speed through the ball; the Pakistanis had more sedate hand speed applauding. This innings, at such an awkward time, raised McCullum another notch in the New Zealand cricket pantheon.
Best shot:
Selecting the best shot from a Kane Williamson innings is like being presented with a box of Swiss chocolates. There is rarely a roughie - no artificial strawberry flavours here - but isolating one is a tough job. Let's go for the checked off drive from Rahat Ali to go past his highest test score of 161.
Ball of the day:
Ali angling across Williamson for the first ball after tea. Nothing spectacular - is anything on this pitch? - but seized a rare opportunity when Williamson might be vulnerable. He took a nibble; Younis Khan's safe hands did the rest.
That's quirky:
Some welcome levity as the big screen pops up with 'Happy Birthday Younis Khan'. He was 37 today. Hip-hip-hurrah...
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