England took firm control of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's, with Ollie Robinson taking 4-11 to bowl the tourists out for 110 before England extended their lead on day two, according to the Guardian.
Key facts
- Second Test, day two: England 290 & 81-3; Pakistan 110
- Ollie Robinson took 4-11
- Emilio Gay was unbeaten on 30
- Joe Root is captaining the side, with Stephen Fleming as head coach
England took firm control of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord’s on day two, with a dominant bowling display followed by further batting progress. At the close, the scorecard read England 290 and 81-3, Pakistan 110, according to the Guardian.
The standout performer was Ollie Robinson, who claimed figures of 4-11 as Pakistan were dismissed for just 110 in reply to England’s first-innings 290. The Guardian described the contest as one-sided.
In England’s second innings, Emilio Gay finished the day unbeaten on 30, helping to extend the hosts’ lead despite the loss of three wickets.
The Guardian reported that the second day was one-sided, as was the earlier series opener at Headingley.
Attention has also focused on the captaincy of Joe Root. According to the Guardian, Root did not want the England captaincy when the prospect began to be floated earlier in the summer, having performed the role as a stand-in for the suspended Ben Stokes against New Zealand at the Oval.
Root’s father, Matt, floated a full-time return as a hypothetical and says this was met with a ‘no’. The Guardian reported that Root was swayed by the impending arrival of Stephen Fleming as head coach, with the pair speaking regularly before roles were locked down.
The Guardian suggested that being handed the keys to England’s pace attack may have been another factor in Root’s decision to take on the role.
Why it matters
A commanding position at Lord's puts England in a strong spot in the second Test against Pakistan, following a series opener at Headingley that the Guardian also described as one-sided.
Frequently asked questions
What were the scores on day two of the Lord's Test?
At the close of day two, England were on 290 and 81-3, while Pakistan had been bowled out for 110, according to the Guardian.
Who was England's best bowler in the match?
Ollie Robinson took 4-11 as Pakistan were dismissed for 110.
Who is captaining England and who is the head coach?
Joe Root is captaining the side, with Stephen Fleming as head coach. The Guardian reported Root was swayed to take the role partly by Fleming's arrival.