Join our writers for updates from the series opener in Multan.   09:10 The end of a record-shattering innings and partnership. Root whipped across the line, missed and was plumb in front.

Good morning fellow members of the revolt against Morpheus and welcome to live coverage of day four of the first Test from Multan which England start on 492 for three, only 64 behind Pakistan’s seemingly mammoth total and with seven wickets and two days in hand.

Joe Root celebrated his record-breaking day with a resolute 35th century as England cruised to 492-3 on Day 3 of the first cricket test against Pakistan.