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Abbas masterclass as Smith stars on day 1

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Aug 27, 202634:14

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Daniel Norcross is alongside former England captain Michael Vaughan, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja, BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew and former England spinner Phil Tufnell to discuss day one of the Second Test between England and Pakistan at Lord's.

Hear from half-century hitter Jamie Smith, as well as Muhammed Abbas who took four wickets.

Plus, Andy Zaltzman breaks down the day with a stat attack.

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When was this episode published?: August 27, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 34 min.
What podcast is this from?: Test Match Special. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Test Match Special covers cricket. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

Abbas masterclass as Smith stars on day 1