'Disrespectful' to say Pakistan showed no fight: Joe Root defends Babar Azam's side ahead of third Test
- Posted on September 9, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
England's captain Joe Root has publicly praised Pakistan's resilience in the ongoing Test series, dismissing criticism that suggests the visiting team has lacked competitive spirit. Despite facing a 2-0 deficit heading into the decisive third Test at Edgbaston, Root emphasizes that characterizing Pakistan's performance as lacking effort would be fundamentally unfair and disrespectful to their determination and commitment on the field.
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'Disrespectful' to say Pakistan showed no fight: Joe Root defends Babar Azam's side ahead of third Test
England captain Joe Root has defended Pakistan ahead of the third Test at Edgbaston, saying it is "disrespectful" to claim the visitors have shown "no fight" despite trailing 2-0 in the three-match series.
