SHARJAH // James Taylor provided another exhibition in how to bat against spin, as he guided England to a six-wicket win, and a 2-1 lead in the four-match series against Pakistan.
Taylor was restored to England’s Test batting line up after three years out earlier this month, and was immediately forced to prove himself on a Sharjah pitch taking substantial turn.
The same was the case in on Tuesday night’s one-day international when he came to the wicket with England struggling on 87 for three, then 93 for four shortly after, in the face of probing spin from the debuting Zafar Gohar.
Taylor, though, led an alliance with Jos Buttler (49 not out) worth 117, as he posted a match-winning 67.
“We tried not to let them settle as we knew it was turning, and we just tried to be as busy as possible,” Taylor said.
Pakistan’s effort with the bat was entirely undone by slipshod running between the wickets.
The slowness of the outfield at Sharjah Cricket Stadium means there is an added importance on speed between the stumps, but Pakistan’s judgment of a run was too often awry.
Azhar Ali and Shoaib Malik both went that way when relatively well set, but Mohammed Rizwan, the 23-year-old batsman, was the most comical culprit.
He picked a non-existent single to Jason Roy, fielding close in on the leg side, sauntered up the wicket, then only realised there was any kind of threat when he was well out of his ground.
Chris Woakes, the England seamer, took four wickets, but Pakistan’s downfall was of their own making as they crumbled to 208 all out.
“We had a very good start but in the middle we just lost it,” said Azhar Ali, the Pakistan captain. “The run outs and a few mistakes with the bat cost us the game.”
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Dr Amal Khalid Alias revealed a recent case of a woman with daughters, who specifically wanted a boy.
A semen analysis of the father showed abnormal sperm so the couple required IVF.
Out of 21 eggs collected, six were unused leaving 15 suitable for IVF.
A specific procedure was used, called intracytoplasmic sperm injection where a single sperm cell is inserted into the egg.
On day three of the process, 14 embryos were biopsied for gender selection.
The next day, a pre-implantation genetic report revealed four normal male embryos, three female and seven abnormal samples.
Day five of the treatment saw two male embryos transferred to the patient.
The woman recorded a positive pregnancy test two weeks later.
The burning issue
The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE.
Read part four: an affection for classic cars lives on
Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins
Read part one: how cars came to the UAE
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The biog
First Job: Abu Dhabi Department of Petroleum in 1974
Current role: Chairperson of Al Maskari Holding since 2008
Career high: Regularly cited on Forbes list of 100 most powerful Arab Businesswomen
Achievement: Helped establish Al Maskari Medical Centre in 1969 in Abu Dhabi’s Western Region
Future plan: Will now concentrate on her charitable work
'Munich: The Edge of War'
Director: Christian Schwochow
Starring: George MacKay, Jannis Niewohner, Jeremy Irons
Rating: 3/5
RESULT
Arsenal 2
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Portsmouth 0
Top investing tips for UAE residents in 2021
Build an emergency fund: Make sure you have enough cash to cover six months of expenses as a buffer against unexpected problems before you begin investing, advises Steve Cronin, the founder of DeadSimpleSaving.com.
Think long-term: When you invest, you need to have a long-term mindset, so don’t worry about momentary ups and downs in the stock market.
Invest worldwide: Diversify your investments globally, ideally by way of a global stock index fund.
Is your money tied up: Avoid anything where you cannot get your money back in full within a month at any time without any penalty.
Skip past the promises: “If an investment product is offering more than 10 per cent return per year, it is either extremely risky or a scam,” Mr Cronin says.
Choose plans with low fees: Make sure that any funds you buy do not charge more than 1 per cent in fees, Mr Cronin says. “If you invest by yourself, you can easily stay below this figure.” Managed funds and commissionable investments often come with higher fees.
Be sceptical about recommendations: If someone suggests an investment to you, ask if they stand to gain, advises Mr Cronin. “If they are receiving commission, they are unlikely to recommend an investment that’s best for you.”
Get financially independent: Mr Cronin advises UAE residents to pursue financial independence. Start with a Google search and improve your knowledge via expat investing websites or Facebook groups such as SimplyFI.
