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So, with jeans we focussed on things such as the fabric rubbing together and seam strength.

Pakistan employed spin exclusively across the 68.2 overs, the longest first innings in Test history without any seam bowling.

"We know it's probably not going to swing and seam and do all sorts in the first session, so we look at the pitch and work out what the best team is going to be," England batter Harry Brook told BBC Sport.

He would also provide a much-needed fourth seam bowling option to the attack.

Cross has led England's seam attack for the past few years and at 32, is one of usual captain Heather Knight's most reliable performers.