Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox battle difficult conditions and an improved Pakistan performance to take England to a competitive total on the opening day of the second Test.

Durham coach Ryan Campbell says he is comfortable with selecting Brydon Carse, and will continue to do so unless they are told otherwise.

Jamie Smith hits 61 and Jordan Cox adds 55 to help England fight back on day one of the second Test against Pakistan, as the hosts recover from 77-4 to close on 248-9 at Lord's.

England's Jordan Cox is dismissed on 55 after an unbelievable, diving catch by substitute Salman Ali Agha to leave the hosts 187-6 on the opening day of the second Test at Lord's.

Henry Crocombe takes a hat-trick for Sussex as Somerset's hopes of a first ever County Championship title take a hit at Hove.

An incident during which Brydon Carse was handcuffed is being investigated by Derbyshire Police, who say they are looking into allegations of assault.

Reaction from Jamie Smith as he hits a half-century on day one at Lord's.

After winning the toss, Pakistan take full advantage of the conditions at Lord's, reducing England to 80-4 at lunch on day one of the second Test.