England seek Saqlain's help for second Pakistan Test

The English cricket team has sought assistance from a specialist spin coach, former Pakistani off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq, after leg-spinner Yasir Shah ran through the English batting to pick up a match-winning 10 wickets.

Yasir's maiden 10-wicket haul in the first Test against England helped Pakistan secure a 75-run win and made him the first Pakistani to top the table since his fellow leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed 20 years ago.

To come out of the difficult situation, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has drafted in the former Pakistan legend and inventor of the 'doosra', Saqlain Mushtaq, to coach English players.

According to reports from the English media, Saqlain will help England's top spin-bowler Moeen Ali in his quest to regain form.

Speaking to Geo News, former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram, said England would certainly have a psychological advantage due to Saqlain's advice.

It is, however, yet to be seen whether a Pakistani spin coach will be able to bring some stability to the stumbled English batting order and what techniques he would recommend in order to face Shah's magical spin.

According to a report in the Telegraph, Saqlain begins his coaching stint with England on Wednesday (today) and is expected to stay with the team until at least the end of the second Test match against Pakistan.

The report said that Saqlain's contract is likely to be extended further if his stint proves fruitful for the English team.