Robinson and Tongue Share Match Ball After Dismissing Pakistan
- On Wednesday, England seamers Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue took five wickets each to dismiss Pakistan for 171 at Headingley, marking the opening day of England's post-Bazball era under returning captain Joe Root.
- Joe Root started his second stint as full-time England captain following the shock international retirement of former skipper Ben Stokes, who exited after the series-ending defeat at Trent Bridge.
- Robinson and Tongue arranged for groundstaff to saw the match ball in half, sharing the souvenir after their rare joint five-wicket hauls. "It's a nice gesture and something to remember," Robinson said.
- Returning to the side after missing Trent Bridge due to a knee injury, Robinson credited intensive fitness work over six weeks for his breakthrough performance and the chance to "cement my place in the team."
- England reached 112-2 at stumps with a 59-run deficit to overcome, positioning the team to build momentum in a fresh chapter following Ben Stokes's shock retirement from international cricket.
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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 performance marks an encouraging start for the team's future.
‘First time I’ve seen it’: England pacers cut ball in half after 5-fers vs Pakistan
In a historic moment during England's Test against Pakistan, bowlers Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue split their five-wicket ball in half, a novel solution to the age-old cricket tradition of claiming the ball. This marks the first time in 20 years that two English pacers achieved this feat in the same innings.
Josh Tongue explains England's 'brave' approach in Pakistan's Leeds Test collapse
Josh Tongue said England's bowlers had to be brave with their lengths after Pakistan were dismissed for 171 at Headingley. His five-wicket haul, alongside Ollie Robinson's return spell, left England 112/2 and firmly in control.
Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson split Headingley ball in half after spectacular day 1 against Pakistan
Star England pacers Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue were brilliant for their side on day 1 of the first Test against Pakistan. Taking five wickets each, the two stars went on to split the ball in equal halves as well.
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The two paceman took five wickets each as Pakistan were dismissed for a meagre 171 on the first day of England's post-Bazball era, with Joe Root starting his second stint as full-time England captain following the shock international retirement of former skipper Ben Stokes. Root rounded off a fine day on his Yorkshire home ground reaching 37 not out at stumps, with England 112-2 -- a deficit of just 59 runs. Robinson took a wicket with the very …
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