The obvious initial inference to make about a test that does not pick up a difference where you expect one is that it is not a very good test.

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"Rob and Owais are very good players and have Test experience so they are probably disappointed not to get the nod ahead of me, " said Joyce.

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Pakistan have a very good young spinner called Danish Kaneria who has done well in 10 Test matches, taking 42 wickets.

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