England began their post-Bazball era with a dominant innings and 103-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test at Headingley on Friday.
Pakistan resumed their second innings at 51-2 but collapsed quickly, losing four wickets for 25 runs before reaching 135 all out.
England pacers Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson again troubled Pakistan after sharing all 10 wickets during the visitors’ first innings.
Meanwhile, Jofra Archer removed both Pakistan openers before Tongue and Robinson completed England’s emphatic victory.
The three pacers claimed three wickets each on Friday as England secured their seventh consecutive Test win at Headingley.
Robinson earned player-of-the-match honours after finishing with eight wickets for 80 runs across both innings.
Tongue also impressed with eight wickets for 89 runs during the match.
“It’s a great way to start,” Robinson said after the match, reflecting on his first-ball wicket.
England captain Joe Root also enjoyed an ideal return to full-time leadership at his Yorkshire home ground.
Ben Stokes retired from international cricket after England lost their home series against New Zealand in June.
Soon afterward, England dismissed red-ball coach Brendon McCullum as the team entered a transitional phase.
Root praised England’s preparation and consistency despite the changes surrounding the Test side.
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha admitted England had outplayed his team in both batting and bowling.
England scored 409 after resuming at 366-8, securing a commanding 238-run first-innings lead.
Harry Brook, Jordan Cox, Root and Dan Lawrence all scored half-centuries for England.
Pakistan spinner Ali Usman claimed five wickets for 95 runs, recording his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket.
However, Archer, Robinson and Tongue dismantled Pakistan’s batting again to seal a comprehensive victory.
