Team management insisted the bowler would be “okay” and was not a doubt for the second Test starting tomorrow. But they will be hoping the injury does not stiffen up or further examination reveal damage to the bone. Ben Stokes and Jimmy Anderson will return to England’s side after being given an extra week to get fully fit. And the all-rounder identified Pakistan’s Yasir as a potential match-winner on a turning surface at Old Trafford. “Wahab looked hard work the other day when he got the ball to reverse and in Yasir I think they have the best leg-spinner since Shane Warne,” said Stokes.

Pakistan fielding coach Steve Rixon was in no mood to disagree. He said: “Generally speaking, Yasir will have a major effect in any game of cricket. It doesn’t have to turn a lot for him to have an impact. “When you have magnificent control you are in the game, and there are very few who have had that. Shane Warne is one, and Yasir is rightfully sitting at the top of the tree for that reason.” Rixon also revealed that the famous press-ups celebration will not be repeated here at Old Trafford. “It was a one off thing and it is done and dusted.”