England's Lawrence Dismissed Early in Second Test Against Pakistan, Leading to Early Clos:
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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 SportsSaturday 29 August 2026 18:55, UK England advanced to a healthy 357-run lead over Pakistan on a frustrating rain-affected third day of the second Test at Lord's, as Dan Lawrence (50no) brought up his fifth Test half-century.
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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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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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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The Guardian SportAll that anger appeared to melt away at Lord’s on Friday, however, when, with 290 first innings runs on the board after some tail-end swish in the morning, Root’s attack set about unstitching Pakistan’s batting lineup once more. Ollie Robinson claimed a remarkable four for 11 from 13 overs, Jofra Archer three for 26 from 11.2. The visitors were bowled out for a sorry-looking 110 to ship a 180-run deficit – with England stretching this to 261 for the loss of three wickets in the final session.
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01 Sky Sports 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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02 BBC Sport Published Former captain Michael Vaughan believes Dan Lawrence has shown enough to remain in the England Test side when Jacob Bethell returns from injury.
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03 The Guardian Sport When the umpires eventually abandoned play at 6.32pm – bad light the official reason, despite arguably the best viewing conditions of the day – England had reached 177 for seven and their lead had swelled to 357 runs. Pakistan’s head coach, Sarfaraz Ahmed, hoped to keep the target under 350 after his side’s blowout on day two and Joe Root’s refreshed attack will be licking their lips.
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04 ESPNcricinfo Higgins makes inroads but rain continues to dominate Just 32.3 overs possible on second day after initial washout at Derby
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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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