England quicks dismantle hapless Pakistan

England's fast bowlers delivered a crushing blow to Pakistan's hopes, dismissing the hapless team for a paltry 188 runs on the first day of the Test match at the Oval. The tourists' batting woes were compounded by a collapse of their tailenders, with only one pair of batsmen managing to survive the English onslaught. England's quicks, led by Jofra Archer, took 10 wickets, with Mark Robinson and James Anderson chipping in with impressive showings. The hosts trail by 130 runs at the close, a significant lead that will give them a strong foundation to build on. Pakistan, on the other hand, have been dealt a blow by the wholesale changes to their squad, with three debutants making their Test mark. All-rounder Ayub is set to make a comeback, but the team's struggles are a far cry from the dominant performances of their predecessors. Pakistan captain Babar Azam admitted that the team's changes were 'news to me', and expressed disappointment at the way his players have been treated. England's skipper Joe Root endorsed his predecessor Kevin Pietersen, saying he backed Emilio Gay for the job. The England team is unchanged, with Root and Ben Stokes returning to the side. England's coach Ben Stokes' coach Ben Stokes backs Emilio Gay for the Test captaincy, saying he is the best man for the job.