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England hammer Pakistan inside three days to begin new Test era with victory

Joe Root, reinstalled as captain, led England to victory by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley

The Independent UK

England’s bowlers tear through Pakistan to seal crushing innings victory in first Test

Jofra Archer, Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each took three wickets as England recorded a thumping win by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley

The Guardian - UK

England beat Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs: first men’s cricket Test, day three – as it happened

Over-by-over report: England thrashed Pakistan as the first Test ended on day three

The Guardian - UK

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Jordan Cox brings swagger to unfamiliar No 3 role after waiting for his chance

The Essex batsman, filling in for Jacob Bethell, wasted no time in laying down a claim to a longer run in the side as England dominated Pakistan in the first Test

The Guardian - UK

Harry Brook keeps England well on top of Pakistan in first Test despite late wickets

Harry Brook fell for 91 and England lost late wickets but they led Pakistan by 195 after day two of the first Test at Headingley

The Guardian - UK

England’s new era begins in style as Pakistan collapse on Day 1 at Headingley

England's new era started strongly with pacers Robinson and Tongue taking five wickets each. Pakistan collapsed from 117-3 to 171 all out, giving England an advantage. England reached 112-2 by stumps, trailing by just 59 runs. Joe Root captained the side and remained unbeaten at the close of play. This…

The Economic Times

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue cut ball in half after completing rare feat for England against Pakistan

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

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Root and Robinson evoke Headingley history to help England boss opening day

The returning captain and out-of-the-cold seamer flattened Pakistan on the ground where five years ago they produced a rare point of pre-Bazball light

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root enjoys dream start on captaincy return as England dominate first day against Pakistan

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The Independent UK

Tongue and Robinson’s high fives put England in control against Pakistan

Josh Tongue (5-46) and Ollie Robinson (5-51) dismissed Pakistan for 171 and Joe Root and Jordan Cox added an unbeaten 64 to put England only 59 runs behind

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue skittle Pakistan as Joe Root’s England make strong start to first Test

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

The Independent UK

How to watch England vs Pakistan 2026: live stream the 1st Test for free from anywhere – Day 3

How to watch England vs Pakistan 2026 live streams online. Free coverage, schedule, venues, preview for the cricket series, as Headingley hosts the 1st Test.

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England v Pakistan: first men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue take five wickets each to give England the upper hand in the Headingey Test

The Guardian - UK

Self-saboteurs England and Pakistan face off in ‘El Dysfunctiono’ series

With Pakistan at a low ebb and England at the start of their semi-reset the series at Headingly looks to be an interesting one

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Pakistan have pedigree but lack wizardry 10 years on from glorious summer

Tourists return to England having won just two of their last 13 Test series amid rapidly changing personnel

The Guardian - UK

Returning captain Joe Root aiming to build on best of Stokes era against Pakistan

Joe Root said he is not planning on ‘ripping up’ the work of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum as England prepare to face Pakistan in the first Test in Leeds

The Independent UK

Joe Root will not ‘rip up’ Bazball as he outlines plan to get England back to winning ways

Joe Root will begin his second spell as England Test captain against Pakistan this week

The Independent UK

The risk attached to Joe Root’s return to England captaincy

A series against Pakistan is a relatively kind start to a new era but England risk burdening their returning Test skipper

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The Independent UK

Jordan Cox reveals Virat Kohli advice ahead of England Test return

Cox spent time with the Indian great at Royal Challengers Bengaluru earlier this year

The Independent UK

Jordan Cox hopes to use Virat Kohli advice to thrive in Test cricket for England

Cox will bat at three in the first match of the post-Bazball era.

The Guardian - UK

Appointment of Root and Fleming has been a mess but they could be a good blend

Joe Root should try to enjoy his second spell as England captain with Stephen Fleming bringing a more proactive approach

The Guardian - UK

‘He has fire and ice’: Mike Hussey on Fleming’s new England Test era

The former Australia player reckons England’s new Test coach brings the perfect blend of tradition and innovation, and doesn’t rule out joining his staff

AAP

'Be adults': Root demand to England with Ashes in view

Restored captain Joe Root has confirmed England have ditched the late-night curfews for players as the 2027 Ashes series hoves into view.

The Guardian - UK

‘Be adults’: Joe Root gets rid of England Test team’s midnight curfew

Joe Root has abolished the midnight curfew for his England Test side after a string of late-night incidents

The Independent UK

England ditch team curfew as Joe Root sends clear message to Test squad

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