Trott, Broad set world record for eighth wicket

LONDON: England batsmen Jonathan Trott and Stuart Broad set a world record eighth wicket partnership on Saturday when they extended their stand to 332 on the third day of the fourth test against Pakistan at Lord’s.

The pair, who came to the crease with England in deep trouble at 102 for seven in their first innings on Friday, broke the previous mark of 313 set by Pakistan’s Wasim Akram and Saqlain Mushtaq against Zimbabwe in 1996.

The partnership was finally broken 15 minutes before lunch when Broad was dismissed lbw to off-spinner Saeed Ajmal for 169.

At the interval, England were 445 for eight in their first innings with Trott still at the crease on 183. A draw would be enough for England to win the series 2-1.

Trott, who scored 226 in the Lord’s test against Bangladesh this year, took a single off the first ball he faced on Saturday to reach