Faisalabad Pakistan, Chris Broad put his unhappy experience in the first test against Pakistan behind him on Monday with 4 patient century in the second as England made a solid 254 for four on the first day,
The opener batted throughout the day to end on 101 not out. He shared three stands of over 50, the most productive and exciting being 117 in 29 overs with skipper Mike Gating.
England was in cautions mood after the debacle of Lahore, where they lost the first test by an innings and 87 runs amid a Welter of accusations about the umpiring.
Wrist Spinner Abdul Qadir, who took 13 for 101 in Lahore, ended with three wickets on Monday. But he conceded 92 runs and came in for some severe punishment from Gating and Broad.
Broad last scored a test century against Australia nearly a year ago at Melbourne and has been going through a lean period.
His troubles came to head during the first test when he was given out caught off Qadir for the second time in the match.
Broad refused to leave the erase until coaxed off by Graham Gooch and received an official reprimand from team manager Peter Lush for disputing the Pakistani Umpire’s decision.
Article extracted from this publication >> December 11, 1987
