Pakistan can't beat Root as England take control

Joe Root's masterful 254 and three early wickets for Chris Woakes put England in a commanding position on the second day of the second test against Pakistan at Old Trafford on Saturday. Root, who batted for more than 10 hours, struck 27 fours in his highest test score to lead the hosts to 589 for eight declared and Pakistan's top order crumbled as they limped to 57 for four at the close. England, 1-0 down in the series, resumed in the morning on 314 for four and nightwatchman Woakes dominated th