Howzat? It took England just four Test matches to lose their No.1 status

Jan-Feb 2012, lost 3-0 to Pakistan (in UAE)

A 5-0 one-day whitewash in India had served as a reminder of England's long-standing struggles in sub-continental conditions and they were brought into full focus by a dismal series against Pakistan. The spin of Saeed Ajmal and Abdur Rehman bowled the tourists out for sub-200 totals four times in six innings, with the nadir being a failed chase of 145 in the second Test.

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