'Embarrassing' Pakistan break record in morning to forget
The only thing gloomier than the leaden skies at lunch on day of the third Test at Edgbaston will be the mood in the Pakistan dressing room as things went from bad to worse.
Pakistan suffered a dismal start to their Test match against England at Edgbaston, with their top five batsmen all dismissed for single figures in the morning session. Former coach Jason Gillespie expressed his disappointment, stating that the team's struggles are no surprise given the various external influences and challenges they have faced.
The poor form continued as Saud Shakeel and Babar Azam flayed their blades outside off stump, while Saud survived until lunch but Babar perished before the interval. The fall of these experienced players led to an unsettling atmosphere, with Pakistan's false-shot percentage in the morning session reaching a high of 40%. Former England captain Michael Vaughan described the situation as embarrassing, highlighting the impact of the team's mental fatigue and turmoil. The poor start raises concerns about Pakistan's ability to bounce back and secure a series victory.
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