England v Pakistan first Test day two live
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The gist
England bowled Pakistan out for 133 on day one of the third Test at Edgbaston.
England lead the series 2-0 and are pushing for a clean sweep in the.
Background
England won the first two Tests of the three-match series — by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley and by 194 runs at Lord's — to take a 2-0 lead. In response, the Pakistan Cricket Board dropped seven players from the touring squad and brought in new management along with five uncapped domestic players ahead of the final Test. The PCB also said it is investigating the team's "discipline and conduct" during the tour. Day one at Edgbaston saw Pakistan bowled out for 133, with Josh Tongue taking 4-42, Ollie Robinson 3-15 (including his 100th Test wicket) and Jofra Archer 3-25.
How it unfolded
- recentlyEngland win the first Test at Headingley by an innings and 103 runs.
- recentlyEngland win the second Test at Lord's by 194 runs; Pakistan's Saud Shakeel falls for 97.
- Sep 7, 2026The PCB announces it is investigating the team's discipline and conduct, and says seven players have been dropped from the touring squad.
- Sep 8, 2026Pre-match reports note Pakistan have made major changes, with new management and five uncapped domestic players brought in.
- Sep 9, 2026Day one of the third Test at Edgbaston: England bowl Pakistan out for 133, with Josh Tongue taking 4-42.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- The PCB said it will not comment further on its discipline and conduct investigation and advised stakeholders and the public to rely on official PCB communications.
- Analysts
- Sky Sports raised the question of whether England should rotate their bowling attack by resting the likes of Jofra Archer in the third Test.
- Caution
- England captain Joe Root said it is "very easy to say one team is excellent and one team is poor" and that the third Test is "a completely different proposition" regardless of the first two results.
Still unverified
The PCB's investigation into the team's "discipline and conduct" is ongoing; the board has not disclosed specific findings or named individuals. Reports of the reasons behind the seven player releases and coaching changes have not been detailed in official statements.