England bat on as Pakistan hopeful for Imam return

Play began at 11am BST with England continuing their innings. Conditions appear more favorable for batting, with England opting not to use the roller before play commenced. rocore.sbs

There was positive news for Pakistan as Imam Ul-Haq was seen taking throwdowns, though he remains hobbling with a strapped left calf. The batsman could potentially play a role similar to Chris Woakes in the closing stages of the match if his fitness improves.