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Coverage dated August 19, 2026 to August 21, 2026

Brook makes Pakistan pay for dropped catch as England dominate first Test

Headline from Al Jazeera, from the development of Aug 20, 2026

Newest development Aug 21, 2026 · 4 reportsEngland all out for 409 and takes 238-run lead over struggling Pakistan in first test

England were 366-8 at stumps on a rain-marred second day, 195 runs ahead of Pakistan's meagre first innings of 171.

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    Brook makes Pakistan pay for dropped catch as England dominate first Test

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    England all out for 409 and takes 238-run lead over struggling Pakistan in first test

    Headline from WTOP Washington DC ·

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  1. BBC News

    Robinson and Tongue guide England to strong start against Pakistan (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    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.

  2. BBC News

    Sparkling Brook builds England lead over Pakistan (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    Harry Brook sparkles in the Headingley gloom to build England’s commanding lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    England in charge against Pakistan as Root and Brook hit half-centuries in 366-8 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    England has strengthened its grip on the first test against Pakistan with Joe Root and Harry Brook among four batters to make half-centuries in a score of 366-8

  4. BBC News

    Brook shines as England take control against Pakistan (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    WWatch highlights as Harry Brook shines in the Headingley gloom as England build a commanding 195-run lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test.

  5. Al Jazeera

    Brook makes Pakistan pay for dropped catch as England dominate first Test (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    England were 366-8 at stumps on a rain-marred second day, 195 runs ahead of Pakistan's meagre first innings of 171.

  6. Philadelphia Inquirer

    England all out for 409 and takes 238-run lead over struggling Pakistan in first test (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    England will take a commanding lead of 238 runs into the second innings of the first test against Pakistan after being bowled out for 409 around 40 minutes into Day 3 at Headingley

  7. Philadelphia Inquirer

    England thrashes Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in first test (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    England has wrapped up a comprehensive win over Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs inside three days in the first test in Leeds to deliver a strong start to the post-Bazball era under returning captain Joe Root

  8. Al Jazeera

    England thrash Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in first Test (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Joe Root's return as England captain results in a thumping win inside three days against Pakistan in first Test.

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