{
  "id": 4588034,
  "title": "England captain Joe Root shrugs off concerns over lbw run after Pakistan Test series win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/england-captain-joe-root-shrugs-off-concerns-over-lbw-run-after",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T07:01:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2026366/england-captain-joe-root-shrugs-off-concerns-over-lbw-run-after-pakistan-test-series-win"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "England captain Joe Root remains unfazed by recent concerns over his lbw count, asserting that his wealth of Test experience equips him to overcome any form slump. With a staggering 14,208 Test runs to his name, trailing only India's Sachin Tendulkar in all-time run scoring, Root has already crossed the half-century milestone just twice during England's home summer. Root's remarks came in the wake of England's successful home Test series victory against Pakistan at Lord's, where he managed scores of four and 24 before being dismissed lbw in both innings. The lead-up to the second Test was marred by controversy surrounding fast bowler Brydon Carse, who faced suspension after an incident outside a nightclub in Derby. Root emphasized the importance of responsible behavior within the squad, urging players to celebrate their achievements in a mature and sensible manner.",
  "summary": "England captain Joe Root is confident of working his way through a dip in form that has seen him trapped lbw nine times in his last 12 innings, and says his record of more than 14,000 Test runs proves he knows how to navigate difficult spells. England’s leading Test run-scorer with 14,208 runs, second only to India’s Sachin Tendulkar (15,921) on the all-time list, has passed 50 only twice during…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "England captain Root shrugs off concerns over lbw run",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/england-captain-root-shrugs-off-concerns-over-lbw-run",
        "published": "2026-08-31T05:08:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "England captain Root shrugs off concerns over lbw run",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/england-captain-root-shrugs-off-concerns-over-lbw-run-4585829",
        "published": "2026-08-31T06:44:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "England captain Joe Root backs himself after tough Test run",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/england-captain-joe-root-backs-himself-after-tough-test-run",
        "published": "2026-08-31T08:20:56.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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