Date-stamped : 13 Nov95 - 10:34 Tour Match: Gymkhana Club v England `A` Lahore, 10 November 1995 White back in the wickets - Simon Hughes One day game: England A 196-6 beat Gymkhana Club (156) by 40 runs. THE prospect of touring Pakistan conjures up images for most En- glish cricketers of hot, parched conditions, fervent opposition and scarce creature comforts. Friday`s match against the Gymkhana Club shattered these assump- tions, if the previous fortnight had not already done so. The game was played on a tranquil tree-lined ground, which bore some resemblance to The Parks, the temperature was a balmy 75F and the hosts were friendly, both on and off the pitch. It was obvious they would be when several took the field with the sort of physiques that betrayed a good acquaintance with secret liquor supplies. Later they lived up to their appearance by los- ing their last four wickets in five balls. They did provide valuable practice, however, gratefully accepted by all but Craig White, trying out his injured thumb for the first time since cracking it 10 days ago. Coming in after Dominic Ostler had compiled a not entirely con- vincing 41, White jumped out enthusiastically to drive the spinners, but after one stunning boundary was bowled through the gate. He made up for his batting by taking four wickets later, removing the off-stump of Nos 10 and 11 with successive deliveries to give the A team a comfortable 40-run win. Four batsmen retired themselves during England`s innings, which confused a sprinkling of onlookers, mostly Muslims escaping the persuasive wails of the Muezzin for half an hour or Wasim Akram wannabes playing their own games on the perimeter. This was the last game before the first Test, and things are looking good. Mike Smith (side injury) is the only major casualty up to now, all the bowlers have looked fluid and Nasser Hussain`s batting and captaincy have both won the utmost praise. He reads the game well, conveys authority, but is not afraid to canvas opinion. He is liked and admired by all, which was not quite the case with the previous incumbent, Alan Wells. Source :: The Electronic Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk) Contributed by The Management (help@cricinfo.com)