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Captain's innings from Younus

Younus Khan led from the front as Pakistan mounted a fightback on the third day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Karachi.

Younus, in his first Test since being installed as captain last month, hit an unbeaten 149 as Pakistan inched closer to avoiding the follow-on.

Younus shared in a 149-run stand for the third wicket with Shoaib Malik, which was ended when the latter was run out for 56. At stumps, Pakistan had progressed to 296 for three, still 348 runs adrift, but with light at the end of the tunnel in sight.

Misbah-ul-Haq joined Younus at the fall of Malik's wicket and was on 20 when stumps were drawn.

Malik said afterwards: "It was a crucial partnership given that we were chasing 644. It's always a difficult task when you are chasing such a huge score.

"They have a great spin attack, so my focus was on playing a good innings. I'm happy that I did.

"Younus' knock was marvellous and I'm sure he will continue on Tuesday."

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