Test Cricket

Harry Brook produced another masterclass at Headingley on a shortened second day, helping England establish a 195-run first-innings lead over Pakistan in the opening Test.

Jonathan Agnew has placed Harry Brook in the company of David Gower and Kevin Pietersen as England's most gifted batters — but insists the Yorkshire man isn't yet ready to wear the captain's armband.

England found themselves in deep trouble on Day Two at Headingley after squandering their reviews and losing Jordan Cox and Joe Root in rapid succession to Pakistan.

Harry Brook lit up Headingley with a stunning 91 on day two of the first Test against Pakistan, yet his wait for a Test hundred at his home ground goes on.

Ollie Robinson produced a dream opening to the first Test against Pakistan, dismissing Azan Awais lbw with the first ball of the morning at Headingley. Jamie Hall looks at what this tells us about England's seam attack.

A stunning pair of five-wicket hauls from Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue bowled Pakistan out for 171, with England closing day one on 112-2 at Headingley.

Josh Tongue had England fans on their feet at Headingley after dismissing two Pakistan batters on successive deliveries, only for Khurram Shahzad to emphatically end his hat-trick hopes with a boundary.

Joe Root's second stint as England captain began in near-perfect fashion at Headingley, as Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue shared all ten wickets to dismiss Pakistan for just 171 on day one of the first Rothesay Test.

Joe Root has launched his second spell as England Test captain with a call for his players to conduct themselves with greater responsibility, as England begin a new era against Pakistan at Headingley.

Joe Root is back as England Test captain, but the circumstances surrounding his return are far from ideal. Jamie Hall looks at whether the Yorkshireman can write a better ending to his captaincy story.

Harry Brook has given his full backing to Joe Root as England's Test captain while speaking candidly about the Wellington nightclub incident and the scrutiny surrounding his batting.

Joe Root is captaining England for a record 66th time as he leads the side against Pakistan at Headingley. Jamie Hall looks at what his previous spell tells us about what comes next.