England Bowlers Dominate Pakistan on Day 1 of First Test

England's new era under returning captain Joe Root began with a dominant display on the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley on Thursday. The hosts bowled out the tourists for just 171 before reaching 112 for two at stumps, trailing by only 59 runs with eight wickets in hand.

The day's most dramatic moment came from the very first ball of the series. Pacer Ollie Robinson trapped Azan Awais lbw, marking the first time a team has taken a wicket off the first ball of a Test series in England since matches began there in 1880. Robinson, playing his first Test since June after a knee injury, continued to wreak havoc, finishing with figures of 5 for 51. He was ably supported by Josh Tongue, who claimed 5 for 46, his fourth five-wicket haul in 13 Tests.

Pakistan, missing regular captain Babar Azam due to a finger injury and led by stand-in Salman Agha, collapsed after a brief resistance. A 91-run partnership for the third wicket between Imam-ul-Haq (42) and Abdullah Shafique (61) was the only bright spell. Following a two-hour rain delay, England's seamers ripped through the middle and lower order, with Pakistan losing its last five wickets for just 21 runs in...