Younus Khan puts Pakistan in full control of first Test against Bangladesh with superb double century

Younus Khan hit his third double century and Asad Shafiq scored a maiden hundred as Pakistan took full control of the first Test against Pakistan in Chittagong.

Resuming on 415 for four in response to the Tigers' dismal 135 all out, the tourists progressed to 594 for five declared before taking four second-innings wickets as Bangladesh's top order struggled again.

Younus reached 200 not out before Misbah-ul-Haq called his side in on 594 for five, with Shafiq earlier posting 104 to become the third centurion in a one-sided innings.

At stumps, Mushfiqur Rahim's side were 134 for four, behind by 325 runs and staring at an innings defeat.

Younus was 96 not out overnight, with Shafiq on 40 and both men cashed in.

Younus turned Shahadat Hussain for four to fine leg to bring up three figures as play got under way and continued to keep the scoreboard ticking along while relentlessly punishing the bad balls.

Rubel Hossain dropped a slow-starting Shafiq on 43 and two balls later he found the boundary for the first time of the morning.

A tapped single off Shakib Al Hasan brought Shafiq his 50 and although Mushfiqur rotated his bowlers he could not find a breakthrough.

Younus passed 150 for the seventh time in his Test career with another easy run before hoisting the second six of his innings off Mohammad Ashraful.

Shahadat and Rubel took the new ball but could not curb the batsmen's momentum, while Elias Sunny was lifted over the ropes by Younus to bring up the 250-run partnership.

Shafiq registered his maiden Test ton with two off his 224th ball but fell for 104 - following Mohammad Hafeez and Younus past three figures - when Sunny had him caught at long-off by Shahriar Nafees.

Six runs in an over off Shakib took Younus to 200 and brought about the immediate declaration by Misbah.

By then Younus had batted for 290 balls, hitting 18 fours and three maximums in a wonderful and well-paced knock.

The Tigers faced an awkward seven-over stint before tea but Tamim Iqbal and Nazimuddin both survived to reach 24 for nought.

Hafeez wasted no time in removing Tamim after the resumption, bowling the opener for 15, before Nazimuddin and Shahriar Nafees posted 50 for the second wicket.

Nafees was the next man to fall, trapped lbw by Saeed Ajmal for 28. Mohammad Ashraful extended his run of poor form for his country with a third-ball duck and Nasir Hossain laboured for three before Aizaz Cheema ended his stay.

Nazimuddin and Shakib both reached 41no before stumps but their cause looked to be in vain.

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Vikram Solanki puts Hampshire to the sword as Worcestershire take control at New Road

Daryl Mitchell declared at 403 for eight as soon as Solanki was dismissed for a 272-ball 173 that lasted almost six hours and included 25 fours and a six.

Alan Richardson, Worcestershire’s 36-year-old seamer, then unsettled Hampshire with three for 52 to leave the visitors 171 behind at the close, on 232 for seven.

Richardson claimed the 400th first-class wicket of a career which has lasted 16 years and included four counties when he had Liam Dawson caught behind from the sixth ball of the innings.

Half-centuries from Jimmy Adams, James Vince and Nic Pothas provided some resistance before Shakib Al Hasan, who had earlier hit 54, took two wickets near the close to put the home side in the ascendancy at the end of the second day.

At Grace Road, Division Two leaders Northamptonshire dismissed bottom-of-the-table Leicestershire for 168 with Lee Daggett and David Lucas claiming four wickets a piece. Stephen Peters, dropped on 54, hit an unbeaten 76 as Northants closed the first day 32 runs behind with eight wickets in hand. Wayne White had earlier hit 54 before Leicestershire lost their final five wickets for 13 runs in six overs.

Elsewhere in Division Two, 14 wickets fell as Gloucestershire enjoyed the better of the opening day at the Oval, closing on 171 four in reply to Surrey’s 225 all out.

But for Zander de Bruyn’s responsible 66, Surrey might already be ruing preparing a green, seamer-friendly pitch.

When the clouds dispersed in late afternoon the Gloucestershire batsmen, led by Chris Taylor with 52, were rewarded for demonstrating far greater resolve.

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Vikram Solanki put Hampshire sword as Worcestershire take control of the new road

Daryl Mitchell has declared at 403 for eight as soon as Solanki was dismissed for a 173 272 - ball that lasted six hours and included 25 fours and a six.

Alan Richardson, 36 years of Worcestershire seamer, then unstable Hampshire with three for 52 to let visitors 171 behind at the closing on 232 for seven.

Richardson contended the 400th wicket of first class in a career that lasted 16 years and included four counties when was Liam Dawson caught behind of the sixth ball of the English channel.

Half-centuries from Jimmy Adams, James Vince and Nic Pothas provided some resistance before Shakib Al Hasan, who had already reached 54, took two wickets near the fence to at home in the rise at the end of the second day.

Grace Road, the two leaders Northamptonshire Division dismissed bottom-of-the-table Leicestershire for 168 with Lee Daggett and David Lucas, claiming four wickets a piece. Stephen Peters, dropped on 54, hit an unbeaten 76 as Northants closed the first day 32 behind runs with 8 wickets in hand. Wayne White had earlier beaten 54 before Leicestershire lost their final five wickets for 13 runs in six overs.

Elsewhere in Division 2, 14 wickets fell the best of the opening day at the oval enjoyed by Gloucestershire , closure on 171 four in reply to Surrey 225.

But 66 responsible of pikeperch of Bruyn, Surrey could already be have prepare a seamer-friendly, green lawn.

When them clouds dispersed late afternoon, the Gloucestershire batsmen, led by Chris Taylor with 52, were rewarded for demonstrating much more determination.

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