Morning rain delays England’s reply to Pakistan’s 171 all out on Day 2 of first test

LEEDS, England (AP) — Rain disrupted play on Day 2 of England's first test against Pakistan, delaying the reply from the English team. Despite the delay, Joe Root and Harry Brook contributed half-centuries as England finished Day 2 at 366-8, leading Pakistan by 195 runs. Brook, the world's top-ranked test batter, fell one run short of a century at Headingley.

Dan Lawrence and Jordan Cox also made significant contributions, with Lawrence hitting 51 and Cox reaching his first half-century in just his second test appearance. Pakistan was dismissed for a mere 171 in the first innings on Wednesday, showcasing a poor performance. England batted at a steady rate of 4.46 runs per over, a figure more typical of the recent "Bazball" era.

Brook's frustration was evident as he missed several opportunities to reach a hundred, while Cox and Root picked up where they left off following the rain delay.