England quicks Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each claimed five wickets on the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley. The duo's impressive performance led to a unique solution for their souvenir, with a member of the ground staff cutting the match ball in half for them to share.
Robinson, who secured five for 51 and took a wicket with the first ball of the series, expressed his delight, stating, “You don’t really have too many halves of cricket balls, so it’ll be something that we never forget.” This marked Robinson's first Test appearance since playing against New Zealand at Lord's, following a two-year absence.
England finished day one in a strong position, having bowled out Pakistan for 171 and closing on 112 for two under Joe Root's renewed captaincy. Robinson also highlighted the strength of England's fast bowling options, mentioning Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson as part of the Test quartet.