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The Sport360 team are in place to bring you all the latest cricket news including updates from the second Test between Pakistan and Australia.

18:00 – Pakistan edging closer to victory in second Test

The hosts enjoyed another dominant day in Abu Dhabi to strengthen their chances of winning the decisive Test. The Australians need 491 runs over the next two days to pull off an unlikely victory. Read our Report Card from Thursday’s play here.

It was another dominant day for Pakistan

 

14:10 – Joe Denly says his age is just a number

The Kent batsman says he is looking forward to donning the national jersey again after arriving in Sri Lanka for the ODI series on Wednesday. At 32, he said he still has the best years ahead of him. Read more on this story here.

Joe Denly arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday

11:15 – Mervyn Westfield accepts apology from Danish Kaneria

Mervyn Westfield has accepted an apology from Danish Kaneria for the spot-fixing scandal which ended his cricket career. Read more on that story. 

Mervyn Westfield

10:30 – Pakistan aim to build big second innings total on day three

The hosts are in the driving seat in the second Test against Australia in Abu Dhabi. Catch all the action from the UAE capital by clicking here.

Azhar Ali was out for 64

10:00 – Tom Curran delighted to be back in England’s ODI squad

The 23-year-old returned to the fold for the first time in six months and has made a big impact in the on-going ODI series against Sri Lanka. Read more on that story here.

Tom Curran picked up three wickets in Kandy.

09:30 – Ehsan Mani extends invitation to Australia to tour Pakistan

The Pakistan Cricket Board chairman has invited the Australians to tour Pakistan. Read more on that story here.