ROOT BEGINS ENGLAND CAPTAINCY WITH INNINGS VICTORY OVER PAKISTAN

Joe Root started his second spell as England captain with an innings victory against Pakistan in the opening Test at Headingley. England won by an innings and 103 runs, with Pakistan dismissed for 135 before tea on the third day. Root described his team's performance as "outstanding" following the emphatic result.

The match concluded in three days, marking a significant start to Root's return to the captaincy role. England's victory demonstrated substantial dominance across all phases of play, with Pakistan unable to mount sustained resistance in either innings. The win came at Headingley, one of England's traditional home grounds.

Root's appointment as permanent captain represents a new era for the England men's Test team. The decisive nature of this opening victory will provide the squad with confidence heading into the remainder of the Test series against Pakistan. Further matches in the series remain scheduled.