England vs Pakistan: Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer skittle visitors as Joe Root's side take 261-run lead in second Test

England's cricket team established a 261-run lead against Pakistan on day two of the second Test at Lord's. Bowlers Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer were instrumental in dismissing Pakistan for 110 runs.
Why it matters
The performance is a significant development in the ongoing Test series, reflecting the current competitive state of international cricket.
Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer rattled their way through Pakistan's batting order as England took a 261-run lead on day two of the second Test at Lord's. <p>England's bowlers excelled with both the ball and the bat, as the hosts started the day with Josh Tongue (30no) and Gus Atkinson (45) at the crease.</p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/cricket/england-v-pakistan/scorecard/1063b9b8-e3e5-5f0a-8be8-66743bae740b">Scorecard: England vs Pakistan, second Test at Lord's</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13577736/ecb-chair-richard-thompson-extremely-disappointed-at-england-cricket-off-field-incidents">ECB chair disappointed by England's off-field antics</a></strong></li><li><a href="https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12343/13576617/what-has-gone-wrong-for-pakistan-cricket-woes-assessed-after-defeat-to-england-in-first-test-at-headingley"><strong>With alarm bells ringing, what's gone wrong for Pakistan cricket?</strong></a></li><li><strong>Not got Sky?
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