Pakistan vs England, 3rd Test, Day 2

Alastair Cook led England's recovery after an early wicket and was nearing yet another half-century

England also lost Joe Root as Ian Bell put on a defiant display in the second session

Right after lunch, Yasir Shah sent Cook back to the hut for 49

Moeen Ali was the first to fall on Day 2, giving Zulfiaqar Babar a wicket

Jonathan Bairstow proved to be an able ally to Taylor as they stitched a vital stand together

James Taylor scored his maiden Test fifty

At close of play on day 2, Taylor (74 not out) and Bairstow (37 not out) had added an unbeaten stand of 83 runs to take England closer to Pakistan's total

James Taylor led his team's fight in the final session

Ian Bell fought hard but his vigil was brought to an end early in the final session

Pakistan meant business as they dismissed Joe Root cheaply