Pakistan were better than England most of the way on the opening day of the series. Apart from Alastair Cook (70), none of the English batsmen look good for the long haul even as Mohammad Abbas (4-23) and Hasan Ali (4-51) ran riot to bowl the home side out for 184. In reply, Pakistan ended the day on 50-1, having lost Imam-ul-Haq.

Ali, speaking to reporters after the first day’s play, acknowledged that officials spoke to the Pakistanis. “Earlier I didn’t know but was wearing, but yes, our anti-corruption officer and ICC anti-corruption officer came to us and they told us this is not allowed, so next time nobody will wear it,” he said.

Pakistan will resume proceedings on the second day with Azhar Ali (18*) and Haris Sohail (21*).