LEEDS, England (AP) — The start of play on Day 2 of the between England and Pakistan at Headingley was delayed Thursday because of heavy rain.
If the rain subsides, England will resume on 112-2 in reply to Pakistan’s 171 all out in barely two sessions on Wednesday.
An early lunch was taken Thursday — at 12.30 p.m. local time — ahead of a pitch inspection.
Joe Root, back as captain following the retirement of Ben Stokes, is 37 not out and Jordan Cox is 23 not out.
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