After an early breakthrough for Gus Atkinson it was easy pickings for Pakistan on a docile pitch, with the visitors labouring in sapping heat. The pair put on an unbroken 225 for the second wicket, leaving their weary opponents striving for answers. Gus Atkinson took England’s only wicket of the first session (Anjum Naveed/AP)Beyond that initial success there was precious little for England to enjoy. Woakes’ first spell occupied an hour, trying his luck from both ends without joy, and Atkinson struggled to find enough extra zip to hurry the batters. Carse was quicker, nudging 90mph early in his spell and winning an lbw decision against Masood in his second over.

Source: Express October 07, 2024 10:10 UTC