Pakistan were left struggling on Day 1 of the first Test against England as Joe Root ‘s second stint as England Test captain began with a first-ball wicket from Ollie Robinson. The pace bowler reduced Pakistan to 23-2 before rain forced an early lunch on Day 1 of the first Test on Wednesday. Robinson, selected in England’s four-pronged pace attack in overcast conditions at Headingley, got a delivery to seam in and trap Azan Awais lbw off the first ball of the series. Awais reviewed, but the decision stood. It was the first time in England that a wicket had fallen to the first delivery of a Test series.
Root’s Leadership Tested Amid Weather Disruptions
Joe Root, stepping back into the role of captain in a post-Bazball era, faced challenges as he led the team without the previous guidance of Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum. In a session marked by heavy rain, which arrived just 50 minutes in, Root’s team wasted two reviews, highlighting the pressure of the new leadership dynamic. The weather conditions further complicated their performance on the field.
