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TOI Sports Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Shan Masood ends lengthy Test century drought for Pakistan captains

Shan Masood scored his first Test century in four years, in over 1500 days, to lift Pakistan to 233/1 at tea on Day 1 of the first Test against England.

The 34-year-old was unbeaten on 130 and opener Abdullah Shafique was on 94 as the pair put on a brilliant unbroken 225 runs for the second wicket after Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat on Monday (7 October).

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