Good morning and welcome to coverage from day two of the first Test between Pakistan and England in Multan. Day one went the way of the hosts as they closed on 328-4 after a long and swelteringly hot day for the visitors.

The onus was heavily relying on the skipper Shan Masood to overcome the early pressure. He did exactly what was needed and was ably supported by Abdullah Shafique to put England’s bowlers to the test.

England Test Captain Ben Stokes is to miss the first match against Pakistan as he recovers from injury. His side have made a poor start to the first test in Multan, however.

Fast-bowling all-rounder Aamer Jamal has returned to the squad. Shaheen Afridi has replaced Mir Hamza after missing 2nd Test against Bangladesh.