Lawrence half-century propels England towards victory over Pakistan

Cricket - Second Test - England v Pakistan - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - August 29, 2026 England's Dan Lawrence in action. Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

LONDON, Aug 29 - Dan ⁠Lawrence piloted England into a near-unassailable position against Pakistan on a rain-hit third ⁠day of the second test at Lord’s.

The 29-year-old, recalled to the test team ‌for the series after a two-year absence following the international retirement of Ben Stokes, struck an unbeaten 50 as England stretched their second innings lead to 357 with three second innings wickets left.