England's Zak Crawley, left, and Joe Root walk off the field on the end of the second day game of the first test cricket match between Pakistan and England, in Multan, Pakistan.
PAK Vs ENG, 1st Test: Crawley, Root Lead England Fightback After Shakeel, Salman Take Pakistan To 556 - In Pics
England were in a spot of both early on in the first innings of their response, losing Ollie Pope in the second over but recovered brilliantly thanks to Zak Crawley and Joe Root who remained unbeaten on 64 and 32, respectively at Stumps on Day 2. England are currently 460 behind on a flat Multan deck. Earlier in the day, Saud Shakeel 82, and Agha Salman’s brilliant 104 guided Pakistan to 556. The hosts would be eager to pick a few early wickets on Day 3 to put England on the backfoot.
England's Joe Root bats during the second day of the first test cricket match between Pakistan and England, in Multan, Pakistan.
Pakistan's Aamer Jamal bowls during the second day of the first test cricket match between Pakistan and England, in Multan, Pakistan.
England's Zak Crawley bats during the second day of the first test cricket match between Pakistan and England, in Multan, Pakistan.
Pakistan's Naseem Shah, right, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's Ollie Pope during the second day of the first test cricket match between Pakistan and England, in Multan, Pakistan.
Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha celebrates after scoring century during the second day of the first test cricket match between Pakistan and England, in Multan, Pakistan.
Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha plays a shot during the second day of the first test cricket match between Pakistan and England, in Multan, Pakistan.
Pakistan's Saud Shakeel plays a shot during the second day of the first test cricket match between Pakistan and England, in Multan, Pakistan.
Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan reacts as he walks off the field after his dismissal during the second day of the first test cricket match between Pakistan and England, in Multan, Pakistan.
England's Brydon Carse, center, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Pakistan's Naseem Shah during the second day of the first test cricket match between Pakistan and England, in Multan, Pakistan.