Ollie Robinson dismisses Azan Awais on first ball against Pakistan
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Ollie Robinson has made an immediate impact on the opening morning of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley, trapping Azan Awais lbw with the first ball of the day. This performance set the tone for England as they look to establish dominance early in the match. Following this dismissal, England aims to build on their strong start as they progress through the first session of play.
- •Ollie Robinson takes the first wicket of the match on his opening delivery.
- •The first Test is being played at Headingley.
- •England is looking to establish a strong position against Pakistan.
- •Azan Awais is dismissed lbw with no runs on the board.
- 6:58 PMBBC Sport — Robinson & Tongue give Root an ideal start to England's new era
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Robinson & Tongue give ideal start to new Root era
- 6:37 PMBBC News — England vs Pakistan: Joe Root era given ideal start by Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue - BBC
- 10:23 AMBBC Sport — 'What a start!' - Robinson gives England perfect start against Pakistan
"Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each take five wickets to give Joe Root the ideal start to his second spell as England captain as Pakistan are skittled for 171 on the opening day of the series at Headingley.
"Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each take five wickets to give Joe Root the ideal start to his second spell as England captain as Pakistan are skittled for 171 on the opening day of the series at Headingley.
"Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each take five wickets to give Joe Root the ideal start to his second spell as England captain as Pakistan are skittled for 171 on the opening day of the series at Headingley.
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External links- BBC SportAug 19, 2026, 6:58 PMRobinson & Tongue give Root an ideal start to England's new era
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each take five wickets to give Joe Root the ideal start to his second spell as England captain as Pakistan are skittled for 171 on the opening day of the series at Headingley.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 6:40 PMRobinson & Tongue give ideal start to new Root era
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each take five wickets to give Joe Root the ideal start to his second spell as England captain as Pakistan are skittled for 171 on the opening day of the series at Headingley.
- BBC NewsAug 19, 2026, 6:37 PMEngland vs Pakistan: Joe Root era given ideal start by Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue - BBC
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each take five wickets to give Joe Root the ideal start to his second spell as England captain as Pakistan are skittled for 171 on the opening day of the series at Headingley.
- BBC SportAug 19, 2026, 10:23 AM'What a start!' - Robinson gives England perfect start against Pakistan
Ollie Robinson gives England the perfect start on the opening morning of the first Test against Pakistan by trapping Azan Awais lbw with the first ball of the day at Headingley.
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