Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox each scored fifties, helping England recover from an early batting collapse to reach 248-9 at the close of play on the first day of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord’s. The match was overshadowed by a heated diplomatic incident, adding tension to the proceedings. Bad light halted play, cutting short the day’s action. England’s resilience was crucial in the face of adversity.
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