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Josh Tongue takes back-to-back wickets but misses hat-trick against Pakistan

Josh Tongue takes consecutive wickets but misses hat-trick as Ali Usman claims five wickets on day two at Headingley.

Josh Tongue removed Salman Ali Agha and Ali Usman in consecutive balls on day one of the first Test at Headingley. The seamer fell just short of a hat-trick when Khurram Shahzad hit the third delivery for four.

Ali Usman claimed five wickets for Pakistan on day two, including Gus Atkinson and Ollie Robinson in successive balls. The match has seen both teams produce impressive bowling performances.

Babar Azam remains unavailable for the Test with a right-hand injury picked up in a warm-up match. Salman Agha continues as captain in his absence.

The story so far
  1. Babar Azam took a blow to his right hand and retired hurt on five, leaving Pakistan with questions ahead of next week's Test series.

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