Pakistan bowlers dominate England on rain-hit first day at Lord’s

Further details have emerged regarding the key dismissal of England's Jordan Cox on day one of the second Test. The batsman, who scored 55, was caught out by a spectacular diving catch from substitute fielder Salman Ali Agha in the 48th over, off the bowling of Khurram Shahzad.

Further details from the day's play revealed that a mix-up between the wickets led to Dan Lawrence being run out for 17. Later, Jordan Cox's innings of 55 was ended by a spectacular one-handed catch from substitute fielder Salman Ali Agha at second slip. Mohammad Ali then dismissed Ollie Robinson for a duck, before Mohammad Abbas claimed the day's final wicket, removing Jofra Archer for 14. Abbas finished with figures of 4-56, while Ali took 3-67.

Play on the first day of the second Test was brought to an early close due to bad light, with England finishing on 248-9. After the lunch break, England mounted a recovery led by half-centuries from Jordan Cox (55) and Jamie Smith (61).

For Pakistan, Mohammad Abbas increased his wicket tally to four, while Mohammad Ali finished the day with three. Khurram Shahzad also claimed one wicket. At stumps, Gus Atkinson was not out on 34, with Josh Tongue on one. The pair will resume England's innings on day two.

Pakistan's bowlers dominated the first session of the second Test at Lord's on Thursday, reducing England to 80-4 at lunch on the opening day.

After a start delayed by rain, veteran seamer Mohammad Abbas did the bulk of the damage, taking three wickets for 34 runs. Abbas first had Emilio Gay caught behind by Mohammad Rizwan for an excellent diving catch. He then trapped Ben Duckett (17) lbw on review before claiming the prize scalp of England captain Joe Root for just four.

Mohammad Ali also chipped in with a wicket, bowling Harry Brook for 15. At the lunch interval, Jordan Cox was not out on 27.