Alastair Cook broke Misbah-ul-Haq's seven-match toss-winning spree and opted to bat first at Old Trafford. Ben Stokes and James Anderson returned.

Alex Hales was cleaned up by an exceptional delivery from Mohammad Amir.

Alastair Cook steadied England's ship with some composed batting.

Joe Root joined his skipper as they marched to an unbeaten 70-run stand at the end of first session.

Alastair Cook equalled Don Bradman's tally of Test centuries - scoring his 29th.

Cook and Root added a splendid second-wicket stand before the England skipper was cleaned up by Amir.

Joe Root's decision to play a lot straighter reaped rich dividends as he notched up his 10th Test century and helped England finish the day on 314 for 4.

Yasir Shah endured a forgettable day in the office, finishing with figures of none of 111 in 31 overs, during which he was warned several times for stepping on the danger zone in his follow-through.

England batsman Gary Ballance reacts after being bowled by Pakistan bowler Rahat Ali during day one of the 2nd Investec Test match between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford on July 22, 2016 in Manchester, England.