A fiery spell from captain Ben Stokes dragged England back into the match but South Africa remained the happier side as they reached 289/7 at the close on the second day of the first Test at Lord's on Thursday.
A summary of Friday's action in the UEFA Nations League.
Australia's pacemen Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins ripped out England's top order with a masterclass of textbook bowling to put their side in sight of a 2-0 Ashes lead on Saturday.
'I know how hard he has worked to try to get back fit and I hope it is not too bad and he can get back as soon as possible.'
Bumrah dismissed Ollie Pop to go past the record of Kapil Dev.
England begin their World Cup group campaign against Iran on November 21.
England won the first Test by 74 runs before grabbing a 26-run victory in the second to register their first series win in Pakistan since 2000-01, but Stokes said they will press to become the first Test team to complete a 3-0 whitewash in Pakistan.
A summary of the opening day's action in the UEFA Champions league on Tuesday.
IMAGES from Day 3 of the opening Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's on Saturday.
After Ben Stokes enforced a follow on, New Zealand left the England bowlers frustrated on Day 3 of the second Test in Wellington.
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But Stokes then introduced Ahmed in the afternoon session and the youngster ripped apart Pakistan's middle order.
South Africa skittled England out for 149 on Friday to win the first Test by an innings and 12 runs inside three days at Lord's and go 1-0 up in the three-match series.
Joe Root's decision to bat backfired on England, who were bowled out for just 147 on a rain-hit first day.
Jasprit Bumrah blitzed England with the bat and then blew away their top order with the ball to put India in a strong position in the rescheduled fifth and final Test at Edgbaston on Saturday.
IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Saturday
Newcastle's worries deepened as they now remain at 19th in the table.
IMAGES from Day 2 of the 2nd Test between England and New Zealand played at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Saturday.
As curtains dropped on the third day of the first Test against New Zealand, England strengthened their stranglehold with Stuart Broad ripping through the Kiwi top-order at the Bay Oval.
'I was amazed at how tasty it was.' 'They did a good job with millets and lentils, which Mr Modi liked.'
India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has gained a place to be ninth in the latest ICC Test rankings for bowlers following his match-winning spell in the fourth Test against England at The Oval.
England were 7-1 at stumps with Ben Duckett (4) and Ollie Pope (3) batting together
Brook has now scored four centuries in his past five Tests
'You are going to face an England team where Joe Root is back to his absolute best, where Oliver Pope is playing his best-ever for England. Ben Stokes has amalgamated the team and got playing in an ultra-positive and rock and roll fashion.'
Nottinghamshire seam bowler Broad was not considered for selection, with his partner expecting their first child towards the end of November.
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James Anderson nearly got Abdullah caught behind on 64 but replays confirmed the ball had touched the ground before nestling in the glove of a diving Ollie Pope.
Pat Cummins took a five-wicket haul in a dream start to his Australia captaincy as England were skittled for 147 by tea at the Gabba before rain brought the opening day of the Ashes to an early close.
Pacer Jhye Richardson picked up five wickets as Australia beat England by 275 runs in the day-night second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval on Monday to go 2-0 up in the five-match series.
Pakistan looked in the hunt before being all out for 328 in the second session on day four of the contest.
'I am very excited for him to put the England shirt on again. It's something he has worked very hard for and thoroughly deserves.'
Jonny Bairstow led England to within 40 runs of South Africa's first innings total, with seven wickets in hand, on the first day of the second Test at Old Trafford on Thursday.
'Our civil society here is vibrant, and courageous, although it is beaten up and beaten down, repeatedly.'
IMAGES from Day 4 of the 3rd Test played between England and New Zealand at Headingley on Sunday.
Abrar Ahmed made a stunning Test debut claiming seven for 114 to bowl out England for 281
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Tuesday.
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.
Manchester United dropped out of the Premier League's top four
His duel with India stalwart Virat Kohli will be an interesting sub-plot of the match.
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