Cricket: Century revives England

Eoin Morgan's maiden test 100 was the key to England's revival against Pakistan as they made 331 for four by stumps on the first day of their series opener at Trent Bridge yesterday.

Former Ireland left-hander Morgan was 125 not out, having never even made a 50 in his previous two innings at this level, both against Bangladesh earlier in the English season.

Together with Paul Collingwood (81 not out), he shared an England record fifth-wicket stand against Pakistan of 213.Morgan reached his 100 in style with a straight-driven six against off-spinner Shoaib Malik.