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The merits, or otherwise, of putting cricketers through military-style boot camps have been debated at length over the years. In 2010-11, James Anderson emerged from Englands camp in Bavaria with a broken rib, courtesy of a boxing match with the squads Terminator lookalike, Chris Tremlett.And four years prior to that, Shane Warne famously spat his dummy straight in the face of Australias then-coach, John Buchanan, after being subjected to three days in the Queensland jungle ahead of the 2006-07 Ashes. Midway through that trip (which led, coincidentally or otherwise, to a 5-0 series whitewash) he reportedly turned on his coach with the words: Im weak as piss, I hate your guts and I want to go home.Only time (and, perhaps, a few reveal-all autobiographies) will tell how some of the less naturally compliant members of Pakistans Test squad have taken to the events of the past few months, in which their preparations for a seminal tour of England have included beastings at the countrys Military Academy at Abbottabad, as well as intensive skills and acclimatisation camps in both Lahore and Hampshire.But on the opening day of the first Test at Lords, and in the captains maiden first-class innings on the most famous ground in England, Misbah-ul-Haq not only gave incontrovertible evidence of the benefits of such exhaustive preparations, he even displayed enough surplus energy to drop to his hands and knees after 154 balls of stereotypically frill-free accumulation, and reel off ten press-ups in tribute to the men who had helped make his innings possible.That was my promise to the army guys, Misbah said afterwards. We did a camp in Abbottabad before the skill camp in Lahore, and we used to do an honour code every time, we just stepped into the ground and did ten push-ups. And I promised them, if ever I score a hundred, I will definitely do that to remind you that we were there.He did admit, on the sly, that his drill sergeant might well have sent him back to do another set of ten, given that his arms were too bent first time around, but Misbahs gleeful team-mates on the visitors balcony had no such qualms about the performance their skipper had just put in.At the age of 42 years and 47 days, and having had nothing but a diet of limited-overs cricket for Islamabad to sustain him since his victorious performances in their most recent Test series against England in November, Misbah confirmed the wisdom of his decision to stay at his countrys helm by leading from the front in the most inspirational manner possible.In so doing, he rolled back Father Time himself - who was watching benignly from the top of the Tavern stand clock - to enter the sort of rarefied atmosphere that players of his age, and in this era, are simply not meant to reach. Among his many accolades, hes the oldest player to score a Test hundred since Patsy Hendren in 1934, and the oldest to do so at Lords since Jack Hobbs and Warren Bardsley traded scores in the 1926 Ashes Test.Obviously when you are playing competitive cricket you dont just think about your age, he said, but if you think you are [still] competitive you can take the challenge of playing that game. These records are always something special, and you are satisfied at getting these achievements, but the main thing is to perform for your team and country.He did that to supreme effect, and acknowledged the latter with a subtle salute towards the pavilion as he shuffled down the pitch after bringing up his three figures. That was for the flag, he later confirmed. And, notwithstanding the loss of two late wickets that allowed England to regain a measure of parity of a fascinating first day, his tenth Test hundred has established the sort of platform, at 282 for 6, that could yet allow Pakistans talented crop of bowlers to thrive in the second innings.Obviously you need at least 400, thats what we are looking forward to, Misbah said. We have to work hard tomorrow, so if we can bat more than a session we could really give us a big advantage. Here at Lords, the average score is around 400 in the first innings, so that could give us something to put pressure on England.Obviously, we worked really hard in terms of our fitness and skills, and in terms of acclimatising and coming here before [the start of the series], he added. All those aspects are really helping us. The batsmen are now adjusting to these conditions, they have got runs under their belts so they are confident, and now everyone is looking in good shape so that really helped us today.Despite the intensity of their preparations, Pakistans batsmen didnt all hit the ground running at the same speed - and it took a critical 148-run stand for the fifth wicket with Asad Shafiq to rescue their side from a post-lunch nadir of 134 for 4. Shafiq, who has been in promising form on the tour so far with scores of 80 and 69 not out in the first warm-up against Somerset, seemed set for a century until Chris Woakes disciplined line and waspish aggression caught him in two minds on 73.It would have been really nice for us if Asad and me could have batted the whole day, but then they just came back into the game so theres still a lot of hard work to do tomorrow, said Misbah. But Asad has been a star for us in the previous four or five years, hes the top player at No. 6, scoring so many hundreds and scoring consistently. Hes a special player and I think in future Pakistan will be looking to him.For the time being, however, Pakistan are looking no further than their leader, who will resume on the second morning on 110 not out, with a special place in history already confirmed following an innings that the man himself admitted was his best he has yet produced.Its a dream to play at Lords, and especially getting a hundred and my name on the honours board, he said. Its something special, and a century is always satisfying for a cricketer, but I rate this innings at the top in Test cricket especially. I am really happy about that. Yeezy Schuhe Kaufen Deutschland . The Cleveland Indians, Tampa Bay Rays, and Texas Rangers all won on Sunday meaning the Rangers will host the Rays in a play-in game on Monday. Nmd Schuhe Großhandel . 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Scott Heinrich runs the rule over the weekends racing and brings you all the best bets with UBET.Kingston Town ClassicSixteen gallopers have accepted to face the starter for the final Australian Group I of 2016, with 10 of them coming through the Railway Stakes.The betting suggests the third placegetter, Perfect Reflection, can turn the tables on the pair who finished in front of her - Scales Of Justice and Good Project - and there is every reason to believe last years Kingston Town Classic winner will do so.Firstly, she is better off at the weights in this WFA contest, meeting the winner 3.5kg better for a three-length defeat and the runner-up 2kg.Scales Of Justice led throughout a fortnight back but faces a challenge to do so again from gate 16, with the extra 200m another query. Equally, Good Project now leaves behind his pet trip and is trying 1800m for the first time.Perfect Reflection, however, is the one most suited by the rise in journey and, from the soft draw in two, can position a little closer than she did in the Railway. Might need luck in the straight but is a worthy favourite.Of those to finish out of the placings in the Railway, Kawi is another better off at the journey and change in weight scale, though at $5 with UBET looks rock-bottom odds, while the progressive Tradesman made up many lengths behind Scales Of Justice and can certainly finish closer.In an open affair, chances at a price must also be afforded to Chris Wallers other two runners Mackintosh (OK in the Railway) and Vanbrugh (close-up in the Mackinnon and well drawn here).Recommend bet: Stick with the Railway form and stick with Perfect Reflection @ $4 with UBET.Best BetRosehill Race 9, No.8 Sir Plush @ $2.80 with UBETBeen waiting for this galloper to get out to this sort of trip and he finally does so on Saturday.Has been racing really well all prep, including at his most recent start when had to cross from the widest alley to lead and stuck on really well for second.Stays at Rosehill, where hes finished first and second from two attempts, and there doesnt seem to be much speed on paper, so Brenton Avdulla should be able to get a nice spot from gate six and an enjoy an economical run in transit.At $2.80 is well found in the market but will be awfully hard to run down.Over The OddsRosehill Race 5, No.12 Salmanazar @ $6 with UBETStaying solid with this one despite him letting us down when we fancied him a fortnight ago.Wasnt given the best ride on that occasion and the run is best forgotten; the gelding was held up behind horses for much of the Rosehill straight and got out far too late to get involved in the finish.Up in grade, down in weight here, but the truth is his form from last prep is good enough to give this a shake. And with this just his eighth career start, wweve unlikely witnessed the best of Salmanazar.ddddddddddddRosehill Race 6, No.1 Shiraz @ $9 with UBETThis sprinter went off the boil at the end of last prep for Tony McEvoy, and now finds himself in the stable of Kim Waugh.A Group I horse at his best, as demonstrated when running a close second in The Galaxy last autumn, and the time to catch him is early in his campaign - Shiraz has won four from seven first-up, and arrives here off the back of two pleasing trials. Whats more, hes won four from six at Rosehill.Must carry top weight from the outside stall, but he has the class to do so. Looks set for a first-up crack and is overs at the present quote.Pakenham Race 7, No.9 Crafty Cruiser @ $31 with UBETA nine-year-old who hasnt run a place in 12 starts, so why not side with this one in a Pakenham Cup littered with handy stayers?Crafty Cruiser has actually been running better than his form indicates - his fourth on bottomless ground (which he despises) in the Hamilton Cup was a good effort, while there was plenty to like about his midfield performance in a good race at Flemington on Melbourne Cup day.Drops in weight, gets his ground, stays well, is nicely drawn and should be ready to do something sixth-up off a freshen.Listing him as over the odds but theres every chance hell get out to even sillier odds on the day. Worthy of a small each-way investment.Lay of the dayPakenham Race 4, No.5 Cheeky Babe @ $4.60 with UBETWas our lay of the day when going under a fortnight back and happy to discount this mares chances again on Saturday.Cheeky Babe had every possible hope at Ballarat but was left standing behind Entrancing, leaving the impression that a drop in trip from 1200m was perhaps required.She instead finds herself in a 1400m race against a field just as tough as last start. Passing. Again.Under the oddsPakenham Race 7, No.2 Pilote DEssai @ $3.60 with UBETWill prove popular with punters in the Pakenham Cup after his dominant win in the Ballarat Cup, but there are reasons to think this import wont repeat the dose.Pilote DEssai led at Ballarat and was the beneficiary of a dynamite leaders track. He was up markedly in trip that day and rises a further 300m against some seasoned stayers on Saturday.Up in weight, trip a concern, track bias likely wont favour him so strongly again - must be opposed.Multi of the weekendPakenham Race 6, No.2 Mihany - PLACE @ $1.39Pakenham Race 9, No.6 Gallic Chieftain - PLACE @ $1.90Rosehill Race 5, No.12 Salmanazar - PLACE @ $2.15Rosehill Race 6, No.1 Shiraz - PLACE @ $2.90Rosehill Race 8, No.6 Religify - PLACE @ $1.80Rosehill Race 9, No.8 Sir Plush - PLACE @ $1.40Multi odds: $41.50 with UBET ' ' '