“Collingwood Remains Optimistic as England Faces Challenging Chase Against Pakistan”

Paul Collingwood has expressed confidence in England's ability to chase down a challenging target set by Pakistan, despite the team ending the third day of the second Test at a precarious 36 for two, still needing 261 runs to win. The assistant coach acknowledged the difficulty of the task ahead but emphasized the team's belief in their capabilities. "We’ll still have belief," Collingwood stated. "It’ll be a hell of a chase, but we’ve got to be realistic – it’s a tough ask." England's innings got off to a rocky start, with both Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley dismissed within the first four overs. However, there is a glimmer of hope for the team, particularly after Salman Agha's impressive late-innings performance, where he scored 63 runs, helping Pakistan reach a total of 221 in their second innings. Collingwood remains optimistic, promising that England will adopt an aggressive approach on day four, believing that this team is capable of achieving remarkable feats.