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Robinson and Tongue guide England to strong start against Pakistan

Robinson and Tongue guide England to strong start against Pakistan
BBC News Wednesday 19 August 2026, 19:25 UTC 1 min read
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Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue both took five wicket hauls to put England in early control of the opening Test against Pakistan at Headingley, as the home side closed on 112-2 at stumps on day one, just 59 runs behind Pakistan's first innings total of 171.

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue both took five wicket hauls to put England in early control of the opening Test against Pakistan at Headingley, as the home side closed on 112-2 at stumps on day one, just 59 runs behind Pakistan's first innings total of 171.
Robinson (PERSON) England (LOCATION) Pakistan (LOCATION) Ollie Robinson (PERSON) Josh Tongue (PERSON) Headingley (LOCATION)
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