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Analysis as England wrapped up a crushing victory by an innings and 103 runs before tea on day three to go 1-0 up in the three-match series
Tanveer Ahmed tore into the Misbah-ul-Haq-led PCB selection committee, blaming flawed squad selection for the embarrassing Test defeat against England.
Michael Vaughan expressed serious concern over Pakistan's recent Test performance. England secured a comprehensive innings victory in the opening match. Pakistan's batting collapsed twice, showing a lack of confidence.
England crushed Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs to win a one-sided first test at Headingley and launch Joe Root’s second spell as permanent captain in style.
Jofra Archer, Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each took three wickets as England recorded a thumping win by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley
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England dominates Pakistan on Day 1 of first test as Robinson makes history in 5-wicket haul
LEEDS, England (AP) — England's post-Bazball era got off to an encouraging start Thursday on a dominant Day 1 of the first test against Pakistan, with pacers Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each taking five wickets to rip through the tourists' batting lineup at Headingley.
Analysis from Headingley as the tourists are skittled for 171 on a rain-interrupted first day of the series with England closing on 112-2
Pakistan's prolonged drought of 50-run opening partnerships in Test cricket in England was extended further on Friday when the visitors struggled against England at Headingley in Leeds.
Salman Butt lashed out at Stuart Broad for calling Pakistan a 'poor team', accusing him of a superiority complex and questioning England's Ashes record.