England Cricket Star Lawrence Faces Controversy in Second Test Against Pakistan
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On Saturday Lawrence made his mark by coming to the crease at 83-4 and steering England to 177-7 in their second innings when rain brought an early close.
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Sky SportsLawrence battled hard to acclimatise to the uneven bounce on the Lord's pitch, but would surge to a superb 64-ball half-ton, and lead England to a score of 177-7 at stumps.
NDTV SportsEngland Extend Lead To 357 Runs In Second Test Against Pakistan On Rainy Day At Lord's Dan Lawrence playing a shot.
The Guardian SportYet for all this, it may in time prove a significant one for Dan Lawrence. During the two hours of play that were possible, and in hugely challenging conditions for the batters, Lawrence delivered an unbeaten 50 off 66 balls that cut through the gloom and showed his desire to make this latest stab at Test cricket count.
ESPNcricinfoLawrence fifty drives England to imposing lead on rain-ravaged day Pakistan face 350-plus chase despite Abbas three-for making life challenging for batters
Reuters SportsCricket Lawrence half-century propels England towards victory over Pakistan - Reuters Cricket Lawrence half-century propels England towards victory over Pakistan Reuters
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Saturday 29 August 2026 19:43, UK A seething Nasser Hussain said the umpires' decision to abandon play late on day three of the second Test between England and Pakistan was "a joke".
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BBC SportPublished The decision to abandon play an hour before scheduled at the end of the third day of England's second Test against Pakistan was called "a joke" by Nasser Hussain.
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“I’ve really tried not to think about that,” Lawrence said about the contest for places, after finishing the day unbeaten on 50. “I’ve tried to just enjoy every day of being here and trying to contribute to the team. It’s pointless looking into the future. I’m just trying to give a good showing of myself and thankfully I think I have done.
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BBC Sport"It's pointless looking to the future because it hasn't happened yet," Lawrence said. "I'm just trying to contribute every Test I can and give a good showing of myself.
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“Thoughts creep into your head and I’m desperate along with all the other boys to establish myself in an England shirt. It’s just about trying to take every opportunity you get instead of feeling nervous about the occasion, just have fun and play the cricket that’s got me here this summer.”
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BBC Sport"It's just about trying to take every opportunity you get and really enjoy the occasion instead of feeling nervous about the occasion. Just have fun, play the cricket that's got me here this summer."
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With the ball darting around in the air and off the seam, the last thing Emilio Gay needed was uneven bounce. Gay got one from Muhammad Abbas that shot along the ground to be lbw for 31, missing another chance to make the opener's spot indisputably his own.
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The Guardian SportNot only do they get a second crack at a batting lineup they have dominated so far in this series but they will do so on a surface that is increasingly playing tricks. Just ask Emilio Gay, who after resuming on 30 at 2.20pm could manage only one more run before being trapped lbw by a pea-roller from Mohammad Abbas.
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Brook's dismissal was the signal for England to lose regular wickets amid the breaks. Lawrence continued to attack and receive the blows.
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The Guardian SportIn that sense, what followed from England’s batters was impressive. Harry Brook got his head down for 34 from 56 balls, when his default in the past has been aggression. And after getting one early whoosh out of his system, Lawrence followed Brook’s lead, which involved batting on off stump, leaving well, and either playing straight or whipping through the on side when bowlers strayed on to middle and leg.
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01 Sky Sports There looked to be a chance of more cricket when the sun began to shine late in the evening, only for the day to be officially called off just after 6.30pm local time, prompting heavy booing from spectators.
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02 BBC Sport Published British Masters -11 D Hillier (NZ) (5), M Penge (Eng) (5); -10 T McKibbin (NI) (6); -9 F Zanotti (Par) (7), S Norris (SA) (5); -8 O Lindell (Fin) (14), J Olesen (Den) (7), I Elvira (Spa) (6)
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03 ESPNcricinfo Robinson, Archer demolish Pakistan as England take strong grip Visitors blown away despite Azan Awais' gritty knock, as wickets continue to tumble at Lord's
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04 The Guardian Sport Dan Lawrence said he was “desperate to establish myself in an England shirt” after taking some solid steps in the right direction on a rain-affected third day of the second Test against Pakistan.
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05 NDTV Sports Coach Sarfaraz Ahmed Throws Entire Pakistan Batting Unit Under The Bus Over Dismal Show vs England Pakistan head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed
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