Cricket-England scent victory after bold declaration

Cricket - First Test - England v Pakistan - Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan - December 4, 2022 England's players celebrate the dismissal of Agha Salman REUTERS/Tanveer Shahzad NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (Reuters) - England made a bold declaration and used short-ball bowling tactics to great effect to stay on course for a comprehensive victory in the opening test against Pakistan on Sunday.

Having taken a 78-run lead in the runfest, England declared their second innings on 264-7 to set Pakistan an improbable victory target of 343 with four sessions to go.