Tailenders unite: Saqib Mahmood and Jack Leach saved England’s fortunes with a remarkable stand
(Picture: Action Images via Reuters)When Saqib Mahmood walked down the pavilion steps and out to join Jack Leach in the middle on day one of the Third Test against West Indies, his England team-mates provided all the motivation he needed.
Some of them – those whose slew of single-figure scores saw them limp to 114 for nine – were putting their whites on, ready to field. They thought England’s innings was not long for this world.
