Asif and Gul tear through host batting

Alastair Cook top scored with 40, captain Andrew Strauss hit 38 and wicketkeeper Chris Read hit an attractive 33 on a lively wicket that offered assistance to Pakistan8217;s bowlers, especially early in the day under murky light.

Already down 0-2, Pakistan enjoyed the return of Asif, who missed the first three matches with an elbow injury.

Brief scores: England 1st Innings 173 Cook 40, Strauss 38, Read 33; Umar Gul 4/47, Mohd Asif 4/56 vs Pakistan.