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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Taha Hashim at Headingley

Jordan Cox reflects on missed opportunities despite England’s big lead against Pakistan

Jordan Cox swings his bat as Mohammad Rizwan crouches ready behind the wicket
Jordan Cox scored 73 in England’s first innings against Pakistan at Headingley. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Jordan Cox was one of four half-centurions as England maintained control of the first Test against Pakistan – but there were a few regrets as no one reached three figures on day two in Leeds.

“We were hoping one of us would have kicked on and instead of make it just a hundred, make it 150, 160, 170,” said Cox, who hit 73 in his first Test innings at No 3. “And then the game looks, not completely different, but it puts us in definitely a better position.”

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