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SURREY, B.C. -- Paris Jackson has no difficulty remembering the last time he started a CFL game. It was in 2009. Barring any unforeseen changes, he will finally start at slotback again Saturday as his B.C. Lions visit the Edmonton Eskimos. "Man, Ive been waiting for that for three years," said Jackson, an 11-year veteran who has spent his entire career with the Lions, after a practice this week. "Ill be very emotional." Jackson is slated to replace Shawn Gore, who suffered a head injury in a win over Toronto last week. Gore is going through the leagues concussion protocol. In the past four seasons, Jackson, 32, has battled negative perceptions about his age and speed. The Vancouver natives career was first derailed by a wonky knee, and then Lions general manager Wally Buono launched a youth movement in the receiving corps. In 2011, a day after the Lions won the Grey Cup, Jackson stood before reporters talking -- and feeling -- like he had played his last game as a Lion. "I didnt think I was going to be with the team," he said. "I knew I was still going to play, because I still had that passion in my heart, that drive." But Buono, the clubs former coach, and current head coach Mike Benevides appreciated the way Jackson persevered through his minimal playing time without complaint in the championship season. So they gave him another chance. The B.C. bosses also considered that he had undergone arthroscopic knee surgery in each of the previous two off-seasons. Playing largely on special teams, he recorded just seven receptions for 117 yards in 2011, and caught just 10 passes for 127 in 2012 as the Lions reached the Western Final. "Its been hard," he said about his limited playing opportunities. "But these young guys, I see the talent in them, and I totally understand, because I was in the same situation eight, nine years ago trying to take someones spot." Now, he has outlasted Geroy Simon, a future hall of famer who was traded to Saskatchewan in the off-season. And Jackson is showing that he has potential for more, depending on how long Gore is out. Jackson filled in for him admirably against the Argos, posting four receptions. During one stretch, he caught a pair of back-to-back passes -- something else he had not done for a while. "Oh, man, it felt great," he said. "Its been three years. I sat down on the sideline after that. I didnt really realize its been three years since I got back-to-back catches." Jackson dismisses a suggestion that he is like a cat with nine lives. He attributes his career revival to hard work, dedication and his willingness to be a leader for young receivers like Gore, Courtney Taylor and Nick Moore. "You really can see that Im back to how I used to be," said Jackson, who has shed down to 210 pounds from 225 or 235 in order to reduce pressure on his knee. "Im confident, Im healthy and, at the end of the day, I dont believe in nine lives. Ive been in this league for 11 years. Ive been a starter for a lot of those years, and they wanted to go young. Now, Geroys not here and weve got Shawn Gore hurt and a couple other guys could be banged up a little bit. "So its time for a veteran guy like me to step up." Gores injury is one of a number that the Lions are facing as they try to improve on their 1-1 record in the young season. Linebacker Adam Bighill (ankle) is also out after getting hurt against Toronto, and centre Angus Reid (back) and kicker Paul McCallum (groin) have yet to play this season. But Benevides has no qualms about inserting Jackson, who was Buonos first draft pick (sixth overall) when the GM moved to B.C. from Calgary. "Paris is a pro," said Benevides, a former Stampeders assistant. "Hes been here as long as any of us have, since 2003. a Paris Jackson is a tremendous player, and hes going to be great for us." Accordingly, quarterback Travis Lulay is not worried about any disruptions to the offence. "Paris is a luxury to have, having a veteran guy coming off the bench," said Lulay. "If your depth isnt good and you have a starter get hurt, sometimes you wonder about that. As a quarterback, you can second-guess if the guy knows what hes doing, if hes going to be in the right spot. But with Paris, thats just not the case." Jackson took a pay cut after the 2011 season and has been gradually increasing his salary while playing on yearly contracts. "If my role can increase and money can increase, then Ill be here," he said. "If it decreases, then theres no need for me to be here." At the moment, there is a need, and he is determined to fill it. "Now, Ive just got make sure I get as many reps as I can to catch back up to a few years that Ive lost," he said. Brent Suter Jersey . "No difference at all," chirped U.S. roommate and linemate James van Riemsdyk. "Its still the same cranky Phil. 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Set a target of 369, Pakistan had moved to 158 for 1 by tea on the final day, in prime position to save the match. But, after the interval, they lost 9 for 72 in 25.1 overs to slump to a 138-run defeat. Here is how it happened:67.4 Santner to Babar Azam, OUT, Azam drags on, much like Azhar. Slower through the air, and very full outside off. Azam drives hard with no feet. Plays it onto the off stump off a thick inside edge. Santner is smart with his variations in pace 159/272.3 Southee to Sami Aslam, OUT, Aslam holes out to Williamson at mid-off. Good chest-high grab. Good length and wide outside off, Aslam hacks at it with all his might, but cant clear Williamson. Hits it hard and flat. He falls nine short of what could have been a maiden Test hundred 181/376.6 Henry to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1 run, OUT, Sarfraz presses on for the second. It was his call. He chances a suicidal second, and is caught short. He isnt in the frame. He lies on the floor. Sarfraz, who wasnt quick enough on the first run, knows he is gone. Short on middle stump, pulled away to the right of de Grandhomme at fine leg. He moves to his right, fumbles, then recovers, and quickly throws it to Watling, right on top of the stumps, who does the rest. Does this mean the chase is off? 199/481.1 Henry to Asad Shafiq, OUT, Henry and Henry get Shafiq. He falls for a ten-ball duck. Very full, angled in, and bends away. Shafiq closes his bat-face early, and aims to work it to the leg side, playing the incoming angle. The leading edge carries to Henry Nicholls at backward point, diving to his right and plucking a low catch. First wicket in this Test for Matt Henry after 34 overs 204/584.3 Southee to Younis Khan, OUT, follows the outswinger and bouncer with a length-ball inswinger from wide of the crease. Younis was leaving, expecting the one that goes away. Terrific bowling from Southee. Younis simply pads up to it. Not given by umpire Ravi. New Zealand go for a review. Struck on the flaap of the front pad, above the knee-roll.dddddddddddd No need for Hotspot and RTS. Impact does not matter, Younis wasnt playing a shot. Height may have an issue? No, Younis has to go. Hitting top of off stump, according to projections. Umpire Ravi overturns his on-field call. Not a great birthday for Younis. This match tilting in the favour of New Zealand 218/689.5 de Grandhomme to Sohail Khan, OUT, spoons a simple catch to extra cover. Pakistan seven down and are staring at a defeat. Full and outside off, does not come onto the batsman. Sohail drives loosely, plays early, does not bother to keep it down. Picks out Nicholls to perfection. Like target practice. Still 11.1 overs remaining 229/790.2 Wagner to Mohammad Amir, OUT, Amir nicks behind. Pakistan eight down. Amir bags a two-ball duck. Back of a length and moves away outside off, rears up at the batsman. Amir hops, hangs his bat out. Takes the outside edge near the shoulder of the bat. Edged behind to Watling, who reverse-cups his hands around the ball 230/890.4 Wagner to Wahab Riaz, OUT, Two wickets in three balls for Wagner. New Zealand one away from 2-0. Wahab also bags a duck. Good length and leaves Wahab in the channel. He also has a waft, while on the move, and nicks it behind 230/992.1 Wagner to Imran Khan, OUT, Wagner rips out the tail quickly. Excellent catch from Latham to his right, behind the body. New Zealand secure the series 2-0. The celebrations begin in the NZ camp. Its all over for Pakistan. Wagner seals the deal with the short ball. Banged in short on middle, Imran takes his eyes off the ball and fends it in the air. Latham snaps up a superb reflex catch, under the helmet at forward short leg. Debutant Rizwan is stranded. In hindsight, he shouldnt have taken the single at the start of the 91st over and exposed the tail to Wagner 230/10 ' ' '