Left-hander scored 156 with the help of 18 boundaries and two maximums.

He struck 13 boundaries to get to the three figures and make way into records books on day-two here in Manchester.

Babar and Shan remained unbeaten at the end of the day with 69 and 26 respectively after bad light forced an early close.

England have not visited Pakistan since 2005/06.

Worldwide, nearly 689,000 people out of 18 million have succumbed to the virus.

First five-day game is being played in Manchester.

The first Test begins in Manchester today.

The first five-day game will start from Wednesday in Manchester.

The five-day game will be played in Manchester from August 5.

Babar eyes top spot in the Test batsmen rankings.

The former cricketer said that Pakistan’s limited-overs captain can prove his mettle against the pace duo of James Anderson and Stuart Broad.

The first Test will start on Wednesday in Manchester.

The captain admits that players were rusty at the start.

England last visited Pakistan in 2005 and are slated to return in 2022.

Joe Root's side rotated their frontline fast bowlers during the 2-1 series win over the West Indies.

The pacer failed to travel with the team after resulting positive for COVID-19.

The 34-year-old paceman became only the seventh bowler to reach the milestone of 500 Test wickets.

The 42-year-old believes that bowlers are well aware of the weakness of their teammates.

First Test between the two sides will begin on August 5.

PCB Greens ended the day at 133 for three in 48 overs, leading by 48 runs.

Left-hander’s injury is being assessed at the moment.

14-player lineups have been formed for the match, which starts today.

The Men in Green are scheduled to play three Test and same number of Twenty20 Internationals (T20I) starting from August 5.

The pacer took five-wicket haul and played a huge part in Team Green’s success in the game.

On the request of the team management, the PCB decided to send left-arm pacer to England.

The 28-year-old will be allowed to travel to England after two negative results.

The pacer underwent the test in Lahore.

The partnership will run initially until June 30, 2021.

The three-match Test series is scheduled to start from August 5, with all eyes are on Babar, who had been in rich form prior to COVID-19 suspension scoring four tons in last five Tests.