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Pakistan vs England, 1st Test, Day 1 in Pictures: Babar Stars in Rain-Marred Opener

Babar Azam scored an unbeaten half-century as Pakistan finished the rain-interrupted opening day of the first Test against England at 139/2.

Pakistan captain Azhar Ali (left) called it correctly at the coin toss and opted to bat first under grey skies of Manchester. (© AFP)


The two teams observed a minute’s silence remembering those who lost their lives due to coronavirus. (© AFP)


The early spell from Stuart Broad (background) and James Anderson was seen through successfully by the Pakistan openers. (© AFP)


Jofra Archer entered the attack and made impact in his second over of the morning with the scalp of opener Abid Ali (16) to break the 46-run stand. (© AFP)


Pakistan skipper Azhar didn’t last long as he was trapped lbw by Chris Woakes for a six-ball duck. (© AFP)


Shan Masood was watchful, hitting an unbeaten 46 off 152 with seven fours, keeping English bowlers at bay. (© AFP)


Soon he raised his half-century off just 70 deliveries and then came the rain-interruption. (© AFP)


Soon sun showed up and by the time players took the field again, the gloominess returned. (© AFP)


With Pakistan 139/2 in 49 overs, umpires eventually decided to call it a day due to bad light. (© AFP)


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