England skittles Pakistan for 171 as Root returns as captain
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:52 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
England's Test captain Joe Root saw his team dismiss Pakistan for 171 at Headingley. Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each took five wickets, helping secure a dominant bowling display. The innings faced interruptions due to a prolonged rain delay and a brief counter from the Pakistani batters. England seeks to build on this momentum in the following innings.
- •Match held at Headingley on August 19, 2026.
- •Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue take five-wicket hauls.
- •Pakistan's innings includes a brief fightback.
- •Rain delays interrupted the match.
"Joe Root's second spell as England Test captain began with his side skittling Pakistan for 171 at Headingley as Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each bagged five-wicket hauls around a lengthy rain delay and a brief fightback from the tourists.
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