{
  "id": 6446259,
  "title": "'Outside noise' ignored, but Pakistan can't escape scoreboard as they crumble at Edgbaston with Babar falling for 7",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/outside-noise-ignored-but-pakistan-cant-escape-scoreboard-as-they",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-09T17:28:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/outside-noise-ignored-pakistan-cant-172800948.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Babar Azam attempted to block out the outside chatter leading up to Pakistan's third Test against England at Edgbaston, but the team's efforts were met with their own noise on the field. Four changes were made to the playing XI, including three players making their Test debuts. Despite Babar's insistence that the team was focusing only on the match, Pakistan suffered a collapse, losing seven wickets for under 100 runs in the opening session. Social media was filled with commentary about the early downfall, proving Babar's claim of ignoring the outside noise to be a bit amusing.",
  "summary": "In an attempt to revitalize their game, Pakistan implemented four changes and handed out three Test debuts before their clash with England. Captain Babar Azam emphasized the importance of blocking out external chatter, yet the restructured team faced a swift demise in the first session. They lost six wickets for less than 100 runs, with Babar himself being among the casualties. Despite the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Pakistan collapses, losing 7 wickets for 90+ runs",
    "Babar Azam attempts to ignore outside noise",
    "Seven wickets fall in opening session"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}