Most runs in Test cricket in the last 12 months:
Azhar Ali 1538
Virat Kohli 1503
Steve Smith 1399
C Pujara 1378
Azhar Ali has been the most under-rated developing batsmen in world cricket at the moment. He has been always successful and the great thing about him is that We have never seen him out of form in test matches. He is always there to score runs with class. He needs to boost up his strike rate a bit though.
Regarding the match, I don't think so there is negative mentality. The thing is this is what we have done under Misbah Captaincy in all these years. This strategy and mindset has worked for them. Though Yea, can't rule out the pressure of the last test match. On a funny note, Misbah is actually giving a final message that to his fans that He was a Tuk Tuk and He will always remain a Tuk Tuk
But He has earned it. Kudos to the team.
PS: I don't see Pakistan winning this match until or unless some bowling brilliance do the Job. The key here is to go for a win, instead of draw. If you are with this mindset that we will loose what If? Man you are gone...........
PS2: Nevertheless Pakistan managed to reach near 400, Thanks to Sarfraz crucial innings yet again. Pakistan should take a lead of atleast 100 to go for a kill from here