With far bigger challenges ahead against India and Australia, this first Test of a year was primarily seen as a warm-up for a team who had not played since the tour of New Zealand five months ago.
It was the first of many for Bashir on the day as the seamers struggled to make an impression on a flat pitch.
Stokes, though, fresh from his two-wicket burst on day two, was the only seamer to strike on day three thanks to a catch from the ages from Harry Brook, who leapt high into the air for a one-handed take that dismissed Wessly Madhevere to end a fifth-wicket stand of 65 midway through the afternoon session.
But the fact it took England 49 overs – and almost two full sessions – will be a slight concern even if the placid Trent Bridge surface provided zero assistance for the seamers.
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Cook failed to make his mark on debut (Photo: Reuters)After a nightmare run of form, his 124 here was a huge confidence boost to a player England want to be firing for the big series to come against India and Australia.
The opener, one of the only bright spots of England’s torrid white-ball winter, bullied a weak bowling attack as he struck 140 in 134 balls.
Like Duckett, Pope was totally dominant, scoring 170 in 166 balls, but this was even more impressive given the speculation over his place in the build-up to this match.
Missed out on a big score and dropped a simple catch on day two. But has nothing to prove. Became just the fifth man in history to pass 13,000 Test runs during his sole innings of 34.
Not much can be taken from one quick-fire knock of 58 other than he looks ready for next week’s one-day series against the West Indies, his first assignment as white-ball captain.
Only bowled 11.2 overs, taking three wickets, but looked back to his best with the ball after injury lay-off – a huge boost to England’s hopes this year. Didn’t get many runs but captained well.
Only faced four balls with the bat before the declaration but kept well enough. A big summer awaits the Surrey man.
After a superb debut year in Test cricket in 2024, he started this one poorly as he struggled to find any penetration. Took three for 75 overall. Improvement needed.
Looked sharp, regularly bowling at 90 miles per hour. But failed to consistently threaten, taking two wickets. Has a chance this summer to stake his claims for an Ashes place.
Difficult debut for the Essex seamer. Bowled better than his overall figures of one for 119. Hopefully gets another chance.
He’s young, often wayward and the fear is he’ll get taken to the cleaners in Australia next winter. But the off-spinner keeps picking up wickets, nine of them here.
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