Birmingham, Sept. 9 -- England seized control of the third and final Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston on the opening day, with the visitors' on-field struggles mirroring the off-field turmoil as they were bowled out for 133 before the hosts recovered from an early wobble to reach 156/4 at stumps, taking a 23-run lead.

Already 2-0 up in the series after victories at Lord's, England captain Joe Root opted to bowl first, and his decision was quickly proven right. The hosts' pace attack exploited the movement on offer to dismantle a revamped Pakistan batting line-up in just 33.5 overs.

Pakistan entered the match amid controversy after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) released seven players, along with then head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bo...