Pakistan, Aug. 10 -- Pakistan's eight-wicket win over West Indies in Trinidad ended a difficult run in away Test cricket. The victory also levelled the Caribbean series and restored confidence. Pakistan had waited three years for an overseas Test win. They had also suffered eight consecutive defeats away from home. Therefore, the Trinidad result offered important encouragement before the England tour.

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The victory also highlighted the value of Pakistan's domestic cricket system. Abdullah Shafique returned to the Test squad after Shan Masood withdrew injured. He responded with an unbeaten 160 in the first innings. His innings lasted more than seven hours and c...