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Root returns as captain as England take on Pakistan at Headingley LIVE!

2 outlets 6 reports 51 hours Sport
skysports.com4 theguardian.com2
18 August 2026
17:53 theguardian.com first
Returning captain Joe Root aiming to build on best of Stokes era against Pakistan
19 August 2026
11:00 skysports.com +17h
Root returns as captain as England take on Pakistan at Headingley LIVE!
20:30 skysports.com +9h
England skittle Pakistan at Headingley on Root's return as Test captain
21:55 theguardian.com +1h
Root and Robinson evoke Headingley history to help England boss opening day | Taha Hashim
20 August 2026
11:30 skysports.com +13h
Raining at Headingley as England look to press home advantage vs Pakistan LIVE!
21:14 skysports.com +9h
Cricket Podcast: Brook almost reaches Headingley century as England dominate Pakistan
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