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“I just can’t explain this in words. Getting out for 99, nobody thought we could come back. Azhar’s innings was the big difference. Gul is a wonderful match-winning bowler too. We should now learn to play well outside Asia and this team can do that. I think Mohsin Khan’s done a wonderful job (as coach). I think this crowd has proved that they like Test cricket.” Misbah

“I’m surprised we didn’t get bigger scores but you have to credit Pakistan. When they were ahead, they didn’t allow us to come back. We’re a lot better at the end of the 3rd Test, than at the start of the first. Test cricket is difficult by its nature. I’ve got great faith in our players but this is an eye opener.” Strauss

“Ultimately we’ve been rolled over three innings out of four and the top order need to take that on the chin”… Andrew Strauss.

“I get a lot of confidence bowling opposite Saeed.” man of the match Abdur Rehman.

“A much needed victory for us. The bowlers were outstanding. I had belief in my bowlers.” Misbah

England crumbled to a 72-run defeat in the second Test against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi to lose the three-match series.

“I couldn’t be more happy, I couldn’t be more exhausted, Jo sapped every last bit of energy out of me. There couldn’t be a better way for me to finish the season. I really enjoyed every minute of being here, see you next year.” Federer said

Federer marked the 100th final of his career with his 70th title and an unprecedented sixth at this event, beating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-3 6-7 (6-8) 6-3.

“I have had many attempts trying to win Paris Bercy, and for some reason, I wasn’t able to win it earlier. But this one obviously feels great and it’s a special victory. I have had some really tough losses this year, but I kept believing that still the year wasn’t over, I can still finish this year on a high, which that proves to be the case. Now I still have a massive highlight coming up in a week’s time.”

Roger Federer finally clinched his first Paris Masters crown in straight sets 6-1 7-6 victory over Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

“It’s great to win at home once again. It was a perfect match for me and now I have big hopes for Paris and London this month.” Roger Federer

Pakistan celebrates 64th Independence Day today, Sunday, 14th Aug 2011 with great zeal, enthusiasm and renewed commitment to make Pakistan strong and prosperous.