England is on the verge of a famous cricket victory after Harry Brook smashed the second-fastest triple century in test history, Joe Root scored a career-best 262 and the tourists declared their first innings at an enormous 823-7 against Pakistan in the first test.

Harry Brook and England’s heroics in Pakistan mask Test cricket’s lingering problem - Harry Brook and Joe Root put on a record-breaking stand as England close in on victory against Pakistan in Multan

England take the final three wickets required on day five to complete a remarkable victory against Pakistan after Harry Brook and Joe Root helped them pile up 823-7 in Multan