Emilio Gay dismissed for duck as Pakistan strong in warm-up match
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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Emilio Gay was out for a duck as Pakistan started their tour impressively against the Professional County Club Select XI in Beckenham. Gay faced 12 balls before being caught off Mohammad Abbas' delivery. Pakistan bowled out the Select XI for 305, with multiple players scoring half-centuries. At the end of the first day, Pakistan reached 44-0, with Azan Awais and Imam-ul-Haq at the crease. This match serves as a preparation for the upcoming Test series against England, beginning August 19.
- •Pakistan dismissed the Select XI for 305 runs.
- •Mohammad Abbas took 3 wickets for 37 runs.
- •At stumps, Pakistan was 44-0 in their innings.
- •The first Test against England is on August 19.
- •Joe Root returns as captain for England after taking over from Ben Stokes.
"England opening batter Emilio Gay was out for a duck as Pakistan made a strong start to their tour against a Professional County Club Select XI.
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