Robinson and Tongue star as Pakistan collapse in England openerPublished on: August 20, 2026 12:39 PM
Pakistan, Aug. 20 -- Recalled seamer Robinson became the first man to take a wicket with the first ball of a Test series in England on his way to 5-51 in 18 overs - a return all the more impressive for including four frontline batsmen. Paceman Tongue finished with 5-46 in 9.1 overs as Pakistan crumbled. England, following the loss of openers Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay on a rain-interrupted first day of a three-match series, were 112-2 at stumps - a deficit of just 59 runs. Joe Root, at the start of his second stint as full-time England captain, was 37 not out on his Yorkshire home ground. He shared an unbroken partnership of 64 with Jordan Cox (23 not out), replacing the injured Jacob Bethell at number three. Earlier, Imam-ul-Haq (42) and...
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