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England romp to three-day win as new Test era starts in style

1 outlet 2 reports Published Aug 21, 2026

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Joe Root won his first Test back as permanent England captain by an innings and 103 runs with Pakistan rolled for 135 before tea on day three at Headingley.S1 S2

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England romp to three-day win as new Test era starts in style

Joe Root won his first Test back as permanent England captain by an innings and 103 runs with Pakistan rolled for 135 before tea on day three at Headingley.

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England romp to three-day win as new Test era starts in style

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1 outlet 2 reports Published Aug 21, 2026

What to know

Joe Root won his first Test back as permanent England captain by an innings and 103 runs with Pakistan rolled for 135 before tea on day three at Headingley.S1 S2

Assembled from source summaries.

Timeline · newest first

2mos Skysports