11.   India seemed to be heading for a big first innings lead until Cairns struck just before tea.

12.   At this rate, the West Indies are on course for a first innings lead which would enable them to put England under tremendous pressure.

13.   Australia were in sight of taking a first innings lead at the third day of the final test against Pakistan here Thursday.

14.   There was even a slight chance of a first innings lead.

15.   Only Martin Crowe, suffering badly from flu, was left standing between England and a decisive first innings lead.

16.   Smith, as brave as ever, was hit about the body several times but refused to flinch and England could hope for a sizeable first innings lead.