Yasir's ten-for seals thrilling Pakistan win

Pakistan took a 1-0 lead in the series after beating England by 75 runs at Lord's, as Misbah-ul-Haq's irrepressible side took the ten wickets they required for victory on the fourth day

Masters of making the ball talk

The one constant in Pakistan cricket is the inherent quality and variety of the bowling. The use of the ball, its leather and its seam, is a culture, forensically explored and widely envied

Misbah hails 'remarkable turnaround'

Misbah-ul-Haq said it had been a 'remarkable turnaround' for Pakistan after they secured a 75-run victory at Lord's, six years after leaving the ground in disgrace following the spot-fixing scandal

England attack their way into trouble

Pakistan, press-ups and national redemption

Themes of redemption had been constant for Pakistan in the build-up to what proved to be an epic first Test, but it was only in their moment of victory that their win could be understood.

Misbah's calmness moulds Pakistan triumph

Pakistan's thrilling triumph at Lord's was underscored by their captain's serenity

An accident waiting to happen

England played a full part in a compelling Test, but if they are to continue to evolve as a Test side the top order has to shape matches

Yasir lords it, and Woakes' all-round feat

Stats highlights from Pakistan's memorable 75-run win at Lord's

A triumphant Lord's return

Pakistan thrilled one and all in their first Test at Lord's since 2010, giving their fans the experience of a lifetime

Yasir, Wahab polish off England for 272

Yasir Shah took his tally to six wickets in the innings as England were dismissed for 272 on the third morning at Lord's, a useful lead for Pakistan of 67 runs

Younis gets in a tangle, Pakistan get out of one

For a while in the afternoon session it appeared Pakistan were losing their way but, after his role with the ball, Yasir Shah played a starring role again

Resurgent Woakes showing all his tricks

From the fringes of the Test side, Chris Woakes has now become indispensable in the space of three matches and at Lord's has produced a display full of character.

An absorbing contest unfolds at Lord's

Woakes' rare ten-for, Yasir's prolific start

Stats highlights from Lord's where Chris Woakes became the first England bowler since Ian Botham in 1978 to take two five-fors in a Test at Lord's.

England's mettle to truly tested

On an absorbing sunny Saturday, in front of a packed and rapt full house, Pakistan's second innings listed and creaked but they hauled themselves to a dominant position

Finn's unrewarded efforts

Steven Finn could be left wondering who he had offended as he remained wicketless

Yasir takes five as Pakistan take control

Yasir Shah followed the lead of his captain to give Pakistan the edge after two days of the first Test at Lord's

Yasir shows England's nemesis remains at large

If there was any notion that England would be challenged less by spin on home soil, that was banished by Yasir Shah's first day with the ball of the series.

Cook passes Gavaskar and a rare five-for

Stats highlights from Lord's where Alastair Cook passed Sunil Gavaskar as the highest scoring opener and Yasir Shah took his fifth five-for in Tests.

Match in pics - Yasir makes his mark at Lord's

Yasir Shah had a memorable day at Lord's as his five for rattle England on the second day of the first Test between England and Pakistan.

The redemption of Mohammad Amir

Amid the nervous tension, frustration and elation, Mohammad Amir finally drew a line under his Lord's story

Yasir keeps it simple to bamboozle England

Mushtaq Ahmed was the previous legpsinner to get on the Lord's honours board so it was fitting he could watch Yasir Shah join him

Amir's path to new memories

What happened that day in 2010 will follow Mohammad Amir for the rest of his life, but he is young enough - and good enough - to ensure also ends up remembered for his cricket.

Misbah leads way with Lord's hundred

Misbah-ul-Haq's unbeaten century on his first Test in England led his side into a strong position on the opening day at Lord's as they closed on 282 for 6

Woakes flourishing but bowling questions loom for England

The form of Chris Woakes means he will be increasingly hard to drop which is making Steven Finn vulnerable, while Misbah-ul-Haq's command of Moeen Ali is a concern.

Misbah's push-ups deliver on a promise

The merits, or otherwise, of putting cricketers through military-style 'boot camps' have been debated at length over the years.

Misbah produces his own type of magic

Here was the Pakistan captain, the mere 15 years into his career, the mere 42 years into his life, striding to the wicket with his team needing him.

Match in pics - Misbah's memorable Lord's century

From Jake Ball's debut to Misbah's century, here are the match in pictures.

Oldest captain to score a Test century

Stats highlights from the first day's play at Lord's where Misbah and Shafiq rescued Pakistan after a false start

The unique phenomenon that is Pakistan cricket

Their openers aren't reliable, their tail is weak, and their fielding isn't impressive. Does that stop them from winning Tests spectacularly? Of course not

The hinterland of 40

At Lord's we saw three in-between scores of the sort that are as likely to annoy the selectors as excite them

Lord's 2016: a second revolution in Pakistan cricket

The team to watch in Test cricket

Just in case you were wondering which team has dominated the longest format of the game over the past 21 months...

What is your favourite team celebration?

Misbah showed the way on day one, and the whole Pakistan team celebrated with push-ups after their Lord's win. But is it the best of the lot? Vote for your choice

'I play every match like it's my last'

Pakistan legspinner Yasir Shah relives his success at Lord's and talks about what it's like to be acclaimed as the world's best spinner

Yasir Shah ranked No. 1 Test bowler

Yasir Shah, the Pakistan legspinner who took a 10-for at Lord's to lead his team to a famous victory over England, has climbed up to the top of the ICC rankings for bowlers.

Misbah and the art of wicket acquisition

Lord's presented us with a fine study in his methods, where bowler and captain showcase their styles while sticking to a larger plan

Age shall not wither

Forty-two-year-old Misbah-ul-Haq, playing his first Test in England, struck a glorious century and stood out as a magnificent aberration

Anderson on course for second Test

England expect James Anderson to be fit for selection for the second Test in Manchester

Shan Masood returns to familiar surroundings

Few of the players involved in the opening Test will know the surroundings of St John's Wood quite as well as him

Pakistan will test England's credentials

The absence of Ben Stokes and James Anderson gives Pakistan an early opportunity but England have batting depth which could prove crucial

Amir's England run and Misbah's first tryst

A stats preview of the England-Pakistan Test at Lord's, where Mohammad Amir is set to return to Test cricket for the first time since the spot-fixing scandal in 2010

Amir return sharpens the edge for titanic tussle

ESPNcricinfo previews the first Test between England and Pakistan at Lord's.