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Eng vs Pak 1st Test: Woakes, Archer put visitors on backfoot; 53-2 at Lunch

Pakistan reached lunch at 53-2 on the first morning of the opening Test on Wednesday, with Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes doing the early damage for England. Joe Root's side had been invited to bowl first after he lost the toss, but moody skies and morning floodlights gave the hosts fair cause for encouragement at Old Trafford. England decided against gambling on Ben Stokes' nagging quad injury, selecting him as a specialist batsman in a side unchanged from the one which sealed a series win over the West Indies at the same ground a week ago. Pakistan openers Shan Masood and Abid Ali showed sufficient composure to bat through the first hour for 32 without loss, both men beaten on the outside edge on a couple of occasions but sticking admirably to the task of seeing off James Anderson and Stuart Broad. In the end it was the first-change bowlers, retained here ahead of Sam Curran and Mark Wood, who got England back into the conversation. Archer, who created more headlines off the fiel

Super League: Stirling's 142-run knock helps Ireland beat England by 7 wkts

Set a target of 329 the same score they finished on to beat England at the 2011 World Cup the Irish laid the foundations with a 214-run stand between Stirling and captain Balbirnie

England vs Pakistan 1st Test: Pak win toss, elect to bat at Manchester

England have recently won the three-match Test series against West Indies by 2-1 at home conditions

TV umpire to call front foot no balls in England-Pakistan Test series

Last year, the technology was put to trial in the limited overs series between India and West Indies

England vs Pakistan Test series: Staying mentally fresh key in bio-bubble

The bio-secure bubble England set up to allow international cricket to restart during the coronavirus pandemic worked brilliantly, but to live in it wasn't easy

England v Pakistan: We have prepared very well, says Pak captain Azhar Ali

Pakistan have not lost a Test series in England since 2010

Pakistan will play positive, aggressive cricket against England: Moin Khan

Former Pakistan cricketers have thrown their weight behind Azhar Ali and team ahead of their three-match Test series against England, which begins at the Old Trafford from Wednesday.

Play with pride and passion against England: Pakistan fan's message to team

Pakistan Cricket Board tweeted a video of Sarim which starts with him wearing the same clothes as he did on the day of the match and standing with the same expression and pose.

ENG vs PAK: Azhar Ali lacks experience as captain, says Zaheer Abbas

Former skipper Zaheer Abbas feels Azhar Ali's lack of experience as captain could be a cause for concern for Pakistan during three-match Test series against England

ENG vs IRE 3rd ODI: Ireland wins toss and elects to bowl at Southampton

Ireland batted first in the two previous ODIs on the same ground and failed to make big enough totals

England vs Pakistan 1st Test playing 11, live streaming, match timing

England vs Pakistan 1st Test match will be telecast live on Sony Six and Sony Six HD with English commentary. Check playing 11, match timings and Manchester weather report here

England vs Ireland 3rd ODI playing 11, live telecast, toss timing details

The live telecast of England vs Ireland 3rd ODI in India will be available on Sony Six HD and Sony Six. The toss will take place at 6 pm IST

England vs Pakistan: Chris Woakes happy being away from the spotlight

Woakes' performances often go unnoticed as the likes of Stuart Broad, James Anderson and Jofra Archer steal the spotlight

England pacer Reece Topley to miss 3rd ODI vs Ireland due to groin strain

Topley featured in the second ODI against Ireland and picked up one wicket. He bowled nine overs in the match and gave away 31 runs

Crucial ICC World Test Championship points in offing during Eng-Pak series

England and Pakistan cricketers will be eager to improve their rankings when the two teams clash in a series involving three Tests starting Wednesday at Old Trafford in Manchester.

Eng vs Pak: Azhar Ali, Babar Azam aim to make progress in ICC Test rankings

Babar Azam is currently sixth after having occupied a career-high fifth place in February

Pak coach Misbah hints at inclusion of 2 spinners in Manchester Test vs Eng

We will keep an eye on the pitch and the weather conditions, today and tomorrow, before taking a decision on whether to play two spinners or not, says Misbah ul Haq

Pakistan can learn from Windies' mistakes in England, says Wasim Akram

Pakistan is going to find it really tough against a very, very good and in-form England side, says Wasim Akram

England board appoints Jonathan Trott as batting coach for Pakistan series

England and Pakistan will lock horns in a three-match Test series starting Wednesday at the Old Traford in Manchester, followed by the next two games in the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

Swann criticises England selectors for dropping Broad in first Test vs WI

England paid the price for dumping Broad in the first Test as the team lost by four wickets at Southampton