Asif's burst leaves England in trouble

Aug 17, 2006

Andrew Strauss runs for cover as the rain falls during the morning session•Getty Images

But Strauss made a positive start as he looked in fine form•Getty Images

...including Kevin Pietersen for a first ball duck•Getty Images

Alastair Cook played some pleasing shots...•Getty Images

...before chopping on to Umar Gul•Getty Images

Pakistan started well as Mohammad Hafeez and Imran Farhat play their shots, but Hafeez was forced to retire hurt•Getty Images

Darrell Hair and Billy Doctrove look to the sky as just eight overs are bowled before lunch•Getty Images

Marcus Trescothick was the first to fall when he slashed at Umar Gul•Getty Images

Asif appeals for his third wicket, Paul Collingwood lbw•Getty Images

...including this pull before he fell lbw to Shahid Nazir•Getty Images

The forecast rain stayed away during the afternoon at The Oval•Getty Images

Then the wickets began to tumble as Mohammad Asif took three quick wickets•Getty Images

Danish Kaneria celebrates the wicket of Ian Bell was England slump to 91 for 5•Getty Images

Chris Read drives through the covers during his 33...•Getty Images

Umar Gul celebrates another wicket as he wraps up the tail•Getty Images