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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Rob Smyth (earlier) and Taha Hashim (later)

Pakistan v England: second men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened

The debutant Kamran Ghulam is congratulated by Saim Ayub after making an assured half-century
The debutant Kamran Ghulam is congratulated by Saim Ayub after making an assured half-century. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Simon Burnton’s report is in, so it’s time for me to say goodbye. Rob Smyth and Adam Collins will provide you company tomorrow. See ya!

Jeremy Boyce provides his verdict:

I’m thinking Captain Stokes and his merry band will be well happy to have 5 down before the end of the first day, possibly more now with the new ball. They could be batting by lunch tomorrow at which point they’ll be planning for lots of beef from the openers, followed by lots of Yorkshire Pudding and lower order gravy train. Which should help deliver them their just desserts.

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