England vs Pakistan LIVE: First Test, day one, Headingley
England's Joe Robinson struck early in the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley
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The brief
England's Joe Robinson bowled Pakistan's opener off the first ball of the first Test at Headingley. The match began with England winning the toss and opting to bowl first. This is the first Test since the retirement of England's previous captain, marking the start of a new era under Root's leadership.
The match was delayed by rain for two hours. The match is being watched by cricket fans in England and Pakistan. The Guardian and BBC are providing live updates.
The match will resume after the rain delay. The outcome of the match will depend on how both teams perform in the remaining overs.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 2h ago.
The reporting (8)
- England v Pakistan: first men’s cricket Test, day one theguardian.com · 11h ago
- Tongue and Robinson’s high fives put England in control against Pakistan theguardian.com · 11h ago
- England vs Pakistan: Joe Root era given ideal start by Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue BBC · 11h ago
- Robinson strikes off first ball of series for England vs Pakistan before 2-hour rain delay San Francisco Chronicle · 11h ago
- England wins toss and bowls first against Pakistan with Root captain at start of post-Bazball era CT Insider · 11h ago
- Where to watch England vs. Pakistan free live stream, TV channel, start time for 1st Test Yahoo Sports · 11h ago
- England v Pakistan: first men’s cricket Test, day one The Guardian · 11h ago
- England vs Pakistan LIVE: First Test, day one, Headingley BBC · 11h ago
Quick answers
Who bowled the first ball of the England vs. Pakistan Test series?
Joe Robinson bowled the first ball of the England vs. Pakistan Test series.
Who won the toss in the first Test between England and Pakistan?
England won the toss and chose to bowl first.
What is the significance of this Test match for England?
This Test match marks the start of a new era for England under the captaincy of Root, following the retirement of the previous captain.
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