Tongue and Robinson’s high fives put England in control against Pakistan
England bowlers Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson dominated the first day of the Test match against Pakistan, taking all ten wickets between them. Joe Root, returning as captain, led England to a solid position by stumps.
Why it matters
The match represents a significant tactical test for Joe Root's return to the England captaincy and the team's performance in home conditions.
Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson bagged a share of the match ball, with custody arrangements presumably to be worked out shortly. Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson bagged a share of the match ball, with custody arrangements presumably to be worked out shortly. England v Pakistan 2026 Tongue and Robinson’s high fives put England in control against Pakistan First Test day one: Pakistan 171; England 112-2
Root (37*) and Cox (23*) add 64 to leave deficit of 59
Prefer the Guardian on Google For all that Joe Root was playing his 167th Test match for England, and had led the side on 65 previous occasions, there will surely have been a few butterflies as he pulled on the blazer and walked out for the toss on his home ground.
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