Your views on how England should replace Stokes as rain delays play in Leeds

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 12:01, 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

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue both took five-wicket hauls to put England in early control of the opening Test against Pakistan at Headingley, as the home side closed on 112-2 at stumps on day one, just 59 runs behind the tourists' first-innings total of 171.

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue both took five wickets on the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan

Analysis from Headingley as the tourists are skittled for 171 on a rain-interrupted first day of the series with England closing on 112-2

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