ENGvPAK

Pakistan lead the four-match series 1-0

Grant Flower says a long stint in the field was no excuse for the tourists’ collapse

Hosts in commanding position as skipper Cook declares on 589-8 on day two

Chris Woakes took three for 18 in six overs before Shan Masood and Misbah-ul-Haq got through to close

Hosts showed improvement in their batting display in second Test

England captain was glad to help his side seize control on Day one of second Test against Pakistan on Friday

The pair shared a smooth second-wicket partnership of 185 at Old Trafford to frustrate Pakistan

It was only a gesture for those we worked with, says Pakistan Test captain

Even pitch might play into Pakistan’s hands but what is expected to be a close tie can swing on several factors

Now fit-again fast bowler James Anderson and all-rounder Ben Stokes are set to make their Test return in Manchester

Pakistan captain said beating England at ‘Home of Cricket’ in the first Test was ‘special’

Both players were dropped on disciplinary grounds after the World T20

30-year-old was left on the ground writhing in pain for over a minute towards the end of his batting session in nets

30-year-old rescued his team on two occassions in first Test, but failed to receive praise for his efforts

England all-rounder Ben Stokes says England know how to counteract against Pakistan leggie

Wicketkeeper-batsman says hosts will have two more matches to strike back

Former Pakistan off-spinner will be assisting hosts till the end of second Test at Old Trafford

Off-spinner’s ban ended on July 17 and is expected to appear by end of England series

31-year-old England all-rounder took to Twitter to warn the visitors

Bayliss says it’s possible England could field two spinners after leg-break bowler Adil Rashid was called into squad

Leg-spinner talks about his arduous journey from Swabi to Lord’s

Leggie Adil Rashid, yet to play a home Test, could also feature as a back-up or even an alternative to Moeen Ali

PCB chairman terms win at Lord's important in many ways

Men in Green's celebration act might turn into a new cricketing ritual

The Express Tribune takes a look back at significant numbers which made notable headlines through the match

30-year-old leg-spinner was previously ranked number four before the start of England series

People compare the leggie's delivery to Shane Warne’s ‘magic ball’ on social media

24-year-old made a successful return to Test cricket on same venue where his career was halted six years ago

Leg-spinner Shah took 10 for 141, including a second-innings haul of four for 69 on Sunday's fourth day

England off-spinner Moeen Ali points out how Pakistan Test captain was unlucky in the second innings

K-P coach Abdur Rehman feels leg-spinner’s progression is almost beyond recognition

Pakistan are 214 for eight in their second innings at the close of third day, with a 281-run lead

Yasir dazzles, Amir claims first wicket since return but fielders disappoint

25-year-old was duly rewarded when he trapped Azhar Ali to pick up his first international wicket

England at 253/7 as game for day two ends

Players arrive at Lord's Cricket Ground for the second day of the first five-day encounter

Misbah and co will start day from 282-6 against Alastair Cook's men

Pakistan in control after skipper Misbah leads by example with century at Lord’s

Pakistan were 282-6 against England at first day close

Pakistan will wear Edhi Foundation logo on their official kit as they face England today

Returning pace prodigy the talking point as Pakistan, England meet at Lord’s

Pakistan Test captain makes his first tour of England at the advanced age of 42

Former captain wants Amir and team to enjoy their cricket as opening Test starts today

"I'm looking forward to seeing how he goes, he's had a great year with Notts and looks a fine bowler," said Cook.

Pakistan Test captain says hosts had to find new number three, and the middle order had laboured to put runs on board

Left-arm pacer earlier claimed visitors have plans ready for the right-handed batsman

England host Misbahul Haq and co for four-match Test series starting from Thursday

24-year-old will hope to put 2010 spot-fixing scandal behind him when he returns to scene of crime on Thursday

31-year-old has warned any England cricketers who 'sledge' or verbally abuse may get more than they bargained for

Pakistan left-arm pacer believes both batsmen and bowlers are delivering at the moment