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Josh Tongue says Joe Root's warning has landed with England squad

Josh Tongue says Joe Root's dressing-room warning has been "100 percent" heeded by England's players as they look to move on from another off-field controversy ahead of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's.

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Salman Agha says 'England outplayed us' after Pakistan fall to heavy Test defeat

Pakistan stand-in captain Salman Agha admitted 'England outplayed us' after the visitors fell to a mammoth innings and 103-run defeat inside three days in the first Test at Headingley.

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England crush Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley

England produced a dominant display to thrash Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test of the 2026 series at Headingley, Leeds.

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Pakistan without captain Babar Azam for first Test against England

Pakistan suffered a huge blow ahead of the first Test against England, starting at Headingley on Wednesday, after captain Babar Azam was ruled out due to a finger injury.

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Joe Root to lead England as Dan Lawrence earns Test recall for Pakistan series

Joe Root will return to the captaincy when England begin their three-match Test series against Pakistan later this month, with selectors announcing a 16-man squad for the opening two fixtures.

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West Indies leader Roston Chase laments grippy pitch that led to Pakistan loss

West Indies Test captain Roston Chase admitted it was a combination of team balance, a spin-friendly pitch and tactics that led to their eight-wicket loss to Pakistan.

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