FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Third Test - England v Pakistan - Ageas Bowl, Southampton, Britain - August 23, 2020. Pakistan's Azhar Ali celebrates his century, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Mike Hewitt/Pool via REUTERS
SOUTHAMPTON, England (Reuters) - Pakistan's Azhar Ali came in for criticism over his form and leadership during their 1-0 series defeat in England but the 35-year-old said the thought of stepping down as captain never entered his mind.
Pakistan dominated much of the opening test in Manchester but England pulled off a memorable three-wicket victory by riding a 139-run sixth-wicket partnership between Jos Buttler and Chris Woakes.
