England v Pakistan third Test, day one – live!

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Over-by-over updates from the final Test in Southampton
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10.23am BST
More news from the bubble, via the ECB. “Ben Foakes and Ollie Robinson will leave the bio-secure bubble this morning and will be available to play in the Bob Willis Trophy tomorrow. Robinson will play for Sussex against Middlesex at Radlett. Foakes will be at the Kia Oval for Surrey against Kent.”
Sensible. Good news for Sussex as Robinson took 24 wickets in two games against Middlesex last season. As for Foakes, his first game since Stokes XI v Buttler XI!
10.21am BST
A note in from the ECB about some presentations on the ground this morning. “Stuart Broad is to receive a framed silver stump commemorating taking 500 Test wickets. This will be presented to Broad by ECB chairman Colin Graves. England Test captain Joe Root will present Colin Graves with a framed signed shirt to mark the end of his tenure as chairman. Colin leaves his post at the end of the month. As a mark of respect to Dan Lawrence, the England players’ will wear black armbands today. Lawrence’s mother sadly passed away early this month.”
Colin Graves receiving a signed shirt before a Test? Ah... yeah, righto. Sure. Continue reading...

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