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England take control against Pakistan on day two of first men’s Test – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Harry Brook led the way with 91 as England established a commanding 195-run lead on day two at Headingley

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20

Kashmir remarks by US envoy to India anger Pakistan

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has summoned Washington’s top envoy in Islamabad and “strongly condemned” remarks by the US ambassador to New Delhi calling disputed Kashmir “an important part of India”.

Bangkok Post · Aug 20

Pakistan seeks USD 10 billion US facility to bolster forex stability

Pakistan seeks a $10 billion US facility to bolster its foreign exchange reserves. This move aims to reassure international investors and stabilize the nation's currency. The government is negotiating with the US Treasury Department for this exchange stabilization support. Pakistan is currently implementing an IMF program and seeks market-based financing.…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

The Partition Museum in Amritsar Is the One Place in India That Should Stop You Cold

The Wall Does Not Let You Stay a TouristThe Partition Museum sits on Town Hall Chowk in Amritsar, and it does not announce itself the way the Golden Temple does. There is no gold. No single luminous point drawing crowds forward. You walk in, and the first thing you encounter…

Times Life · Aug 20

5 Dark and Historical Tourism Sites in India That Are Genuinely Uncomfortable to Visit

Cellular Jail, Port Blair, Andaman IslandsThe British built Cellular Jail between 1896 and 1906 specifically to break people. The architecture was designed for isolation, 693 individual cells arranged in seven radiating wings so that no prisoner could see another. Political detainees sent here under the colonial penal system included Bal…

Times Life · Aug 20

‘You don’t have many halves’: Robinson and Tongue split cricket ball after heroics

A member of the ground staff cut the ball in half so Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue could share the reward for taking five wickets each against Pakistan

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19

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.

The Independent UK · Aug 19

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 · Aug 19

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

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The Independent UK · Aug 19

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 · Aug 19