Three wickets in six balls - Tricky Tongue troubles Pakistan

Josh Tongue takes three wickets in six balls as Pakistan fall from 68-3 to 76-6 in their second innings of the first Test, as England close in on an innings victory at Headingley.

The pace pair took five wickets each as the tourists were knocked over for 171.

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue both took five wickets to dismiss Pakistan as England made a positive start in their first test since Brendon McCullum’s sacking.

The two paceman took five wickets each as Pakistan were dismissed for a meagre 171 on the first day of England's post-Bazball era

HEADINGLEY — It was apt that on the first day of Joe Root’s second coming as England captain, it was Ollie Robinson, a man ridiculed during his first spell in the job, who led the charge against Pakistan. Now 32, Robinson is now in his third coming as an international bowler after doubts over his fitness and pace have

Live England face Pakistan at Headingley (August 19-23) before further Tests at Lord's (August 27-31) and Edgbaston (September 9-13); Joe Root back as permanent captain following Ben Stokes' international retirement; Marcus Trescothick interim coach with Stephen Fleming taking over in winter Wednesday 19 August 2026 17