Smith and Cox revive England against Pakistan after Abbas strikes
England recovered from a top-order collapse to reach 248-9 on the opening day of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's. Mohammad Abbas led the Pakistani bowling attack, taking four wickets in challenging conditions.
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This report covers a significant international sporting event, highlighting the competitive nature of Test cricket between England and Pakistan.
Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox both scored fifties as England recovered from a top-order collapse against Pakistan to reach 248-9 when bad light ended Thursday's (August 27, 2026) opening day of the second Test at Lord's.
The article is a straightforward sports report focusing on match statistics and player performance.
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