Morning rain delays England's reply to Pakistan's 171 all out on Day 2 of first test
England's Josh Tongue celebrates taking the wicket of Pakistan's Ali Usman on day one of the first Rothesay Test match between England and Pakistan in Leeds, England, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. Credit: AP/Mike Egerton
LEEDS, England — The start of play on Day 2 of the first test between England and Pakistan at Headingley was delayed Thursday because of heavy rain.
If the rain subsides, England will resume on 112-2 in reply to Pakistan's 171 all out in barely two sessions on Wednesday.
An early lunch was taken Thursday — at 12.30 p.m. local time — ahead of a pitch inspection.
Joe Root, back as captain following the retirement of Ben Stokes, is 37 not out and Jordan Cox is 23 not out.
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