India Today Sports Desk · DistrictNews · 2026-08-31
England beat Pakistan to take unassailable 2-0 lead in three-match series
England beat Pakistan to take unassailable 2-0 lead in three-match series. Captain Joe Root has urged England to celebrate in a "sensible, grown-up way" England's recent celebrations have occasionally been overshadowed by controversy, and Root is keen for the focus to remain on their performances on the field. Root also defended England's batters after another difficult outing at Lord's, describing the pitch as "naughty. England secured their first multi-game Test series win since 2024 by beating Pakistan at Lord's, but Joe Root has urged his teammates to celebrate the achievement in a "sensible, grown-up way" and avoid the off-field controversies that have overshadowed some of their recent successes.
Why it matters. Why it matters: England beat Pakistan to take unassailable 2-0 lead in three-match series.
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