PRINGLE’S VIEWPOINT

Experience: James Anderson

Mix and match: Stuart Broad, left, should have bowled at the same length as young left-armer Sam Curran, right
PICTURES: PA Images

Assessing England’s performance in the first innings of the second Test against Pakistan will depend on whether you feel top-level cricket should be judged on absolutes or human imperfection.
In prime conditions for seam bowling – low cloud, humid air and a grassy pitch – England’s attack failed to dismiss Pakistan who resumed the fourth day on 223-9 after Saturday was washe...