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Pakistan struggles against England at Headingley, drawing sharp criticism

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:31 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Pakistan struggles against England at Headingley, drawing sharp criticism
Summary

After two days of play at Headingley, Pakistan's cricket team finds itself heavily criticized by English media following a lackluster performance. Currently, England has posted a commanding score of 366 for 8, leading by 195 runs., Harry Brook scored 91 runs, while Usman Ali took five wickets for Pakistan. Critics have labeled this squad as potentially the weakest to tour England in decades, with feedback from fans divided on the fairness of such assessments. The match remains ongoing.

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  • •England scores 366 for 8 after two days at Headingley.
  • •Usman Ali achieves maiden Test five-wicket haul.
  • •Harry Brook tops England's scorecard with 91 runs.
  • •Media critics label Pakistan as the worst Test side in 50 years.
  • •Match still ongoing with Pakistan aiming to respond.
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  • 5:31 AMYahoo Sports — 'Pakistan's worst Test side in 50 years': English media rips Pakistan after two days of mediocre cricket at Headingley
What they're saying
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English media and pundits have ripped into Pakistan after two days of one-sided, mediocre cricket at the Headingley Test.

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