Cox out on 73 as Root leads England surge vs Pakistan after rain delay LIVE!

Live England playing Pakistan in three-Test series, with game at Headingley followed by matches at Lord's (August 27-31) and Edgbaston (September 9-13) - all live on Sky Sports; Joe Root back for second stint as captain following Ben Stokes' international retirement Thursday 20 August 2026 16:21, UK

Morning rain delays England’s reply to Pakistan’s 171 all out on Day 2 of first test  Toronto Star

The start of play on Day 2 of the first test between England and Pakistan at Headingley has been delayed because of heavy rain

Updates from Headingley; play starts 11am BST Day one report | Sign up for the Spin | Mail Jim “It won’t be, but this summer should be the ultimate wake up call for our cricket schedule. It’s an absolute farce considering the weather we’ve had recently in this country to now be watching covers” writes a disgruntled Li

Speaking on the morning of the opening Test against Pakistan, Joe Root says he's "really excited" to be England captain for a second time and has called on his team to build on the foundations laid by former skipper Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum.

Full info for England vs Pakistan first Test amid possible rain delays at Headingley  talkSPORT