ENG Vs PAK, 1st Test: Brook, Root Pile More Pain On Pakistan As England Take Control On Day 2
England strengthened their grip on the first Test against Pakistan on Day 2, reaching 366-8 to take a commanding 195-run first-innings lead. Harry Brook came closest to a century, scoring 91 on his home ground of Headingley, while Joe Root (66), Jordan Cox (73) and Dan Lawrence (51) also struck half-centuries. Root and Cox added 150 runs for the fourth wicket before both fell in quick succession, while Brook was dismissed by left-arm spinner Ali Usman, who finished with 5-92 for his maiden five-wicket haul. Pakistan, who were bowled out for 171 on Day 1, endured another difficult day, with poor bowling and erratic fielding allowing England to take control.
England's Ollie Robinson after being bowled on day two of the first Test match between England and Pakistan in Leeds, England. | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP
England's Harry Brook is bowled by Pakistan's Ali Usman on day two of the first Test match between England and Pakistan in Leeds, England. | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP
England's Dan Lawrence bats on day two of the first Test match between England and Pakistan in Leeds, England. | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP
Pakistan's Shan Masood on day two of the first Test match between England and Pakistan in Leeds, England. | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP
England's Dan Lawrence bats on day two of the first Test match between England and Pakistan in Leeds, England. | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP
Pakistan's Salman Agha leaves the pitch with an injury on day two of the first Test match between England and Pakistan in Leeds, England. | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP
England's Joe Root, right, is bowled out by Pakistan's Khurram Shahzad on day two of the first Test match between England and Pakistan in Leeds, England. | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP
England's Joe Root bats on day two of the first Test match between England and Pakistan in Leeds, England. | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP
England's Jordan Cox bats on day two of the first Test match between England and Pakistan in Leeds, England. | Photo: Mike Egerton/PA via AP
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