Good morning and welcome to live coverage of day three of the first Test from Multan which England begin on 96 for one, trailing Pakistan by 460 runs and with a second-wicket partnership unbroken on 92 and Joe Root on 32,

England vs Pakistan, 1st Test Day 3 Live Cricket Score and Updates from Multan: England will look to build on the strong start to their first innings. Zak Crawley is eyeing a big hundred while Joe Root has begun his innings on a solid note.

‘Bazball’ will be tested in Pakistan as Brendon McCullum looks to develop England’s style to cope in different conditions. Two years after England’s 3-0 series win in Pakistan, the hosts will be determined to hit back, with Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique showing form at the top of the order.

Captain Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique struck aggressive half centuries and led Pakistan’s positive start in the first test against a new-look England pace attack.

Late wicket flurry gives England hope in sweltering Multan, but Pakistan dominate on flat pitch after winning the toss

Captain Shan Masood and opener Abdullah Shafique hit half-centuries to guide Pakistan to 122-1 at lunch on the opening day of the first Test against England on Monday.

Pakistan rode on brilliant centuries from Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique to make England toil hard on Day 1 of the first Test in Multan. Pakistan finished the day at 328/4.

Follow live coverage of Pakistan vs England in the first Test in Multan as the tourists contend without captain Ben Stokes. ‘Bazball’ will be tested in Pakistan as Brendon McCullum looks to develop England’s style to cope in different conditions.