Younus double puts Pakistan in firm control

CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh (Reuters): Younus Khan smashed an unbeaten double hundred and Asad Shafiq helped himself to his maiden test century before regular strikes put Pakistan on course for a win in the first test against Bangladesh on Sunday.

Mohammad Hafeez, Saeed Ajmal, Abdur Rehman and Aizaz Cheema each grabbed a wicket as Bangladesh were left struggling at 134-4 in the second innings at the close on day three having conceded a 459-run first-innings lead.

Debutant opener Nazimuddin and ex-captain Shakib Al Hasan were both batting on 41 when the bails were taken off.

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq declared on 594 for five wickets immediately after Younus converted his 19th test century into his third double hundred with two runs from a Shakib delivery.