22-07-2016 21:32 via nottinghampost.com

Nottingham Post published Alex Hales misses out as England take control of second Test...

Nottinghamshire batsman Alex Hales could only make 10 as England dominated day one of the second Test against Pakistan.Centurions Alastair Cook and Joe Root put England in control at Old Trafford.The pair, who put on 185 for the second wicket, helped the hosts to 314 for four at stumps as they seek a winning response to their opening defeat at Lord's.Cook (105) cashed in first - after winning the toss in sunny conditions, on a pitch of even pace and bounce - and Root (141no) followed him to...
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