England stay in control despite early loss of wickets

UPDATE - follow-up to England quicks dismantle hapless Pakistan: England trail by 70 runs after Pakistan's early wickets. The visiting team lost three wickets on the first day of the Test match, with Mohammad Abbas and Mohammad Ali striking early for Pakistan. The English team, however, remains in control of the match despite this setback. All-rounder Ayub is set to make a comeback for Pakistan, and the team is considering his inclusion in the team despite not having played a Test match in over two years. England's Joe Root has also expressed his support for Kevin Pietersen, who is set to make his Test comeback after a six-year absence. Pakistan's captain Babar Azam has expressed disappointment with the wholesale changes made to the team's squad, stating that the way Pakistan's players have been treated is 'really sad'. The team's general editor, Valkerie Baynes, has praised the English team for their consistency, saying that they 'stay in control of the match despite early loss of wickets'. England's decision to bowl first was unchanged, and the team is expected to take advantage of the early wickets to build a strong foundation for the rest of the match.