'His best Test for a year' - England-Pakistan player ratings
Who produced their best Test performance in 12 months? Which batter is building a case to test the selectors? Player ratings from England's win over Pakistan.
England secured a series victory against Pakistan for the first time since 2024, defeating them by 194 runs in the second Test at Lord's. The players were rated highly for their performances. Dan Lawrence, who returned to the team after being dropped, impressed with a useful 54 in the second innings. His glovework during this match was particularly noteworthy, as he kept well up to the stumps to Ollie Robinson.
Lawrence's performance highlighted his growing skills as a Test batsman. Gus Atkinson, despite struggling to take wickets, scored 45 runs with the bat in the first innings, providing valuable support. Ollie Robinson, who has been a standout bowler for England this summer, continued his impressive form with eight wickets in the series, including a crucial catch to dismiss Babar Azam. His bowling has been particularly effective in the difficult conditions at Lord's.
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