{
  "id": 6557641,
  "title": "Saud Shakeel says 'difficult conditions' contributing to Pakistan’s batting woes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/saud-shakeel-says-difficult-conditions-contributing-to-pakistans",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T07:00:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2028838/saud-shakeel-says-difficult-conditions-contributing-to-pakistans-batting-woes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan batsman Saud Shakeel has pointed to the challenging conditions in England as a key factor behind his team's repeated batting failures during the third Test. The 31-year-old, who top-scored with 43 runs, conceded that the amount of lateral movement on offer has made batting considerably harder than it seemed from the outside. This difficulty was particularly noticeable during the first two sessions of play, when Pakistan's top order was bowled out for 133 in just 33.5 overs. Saud acknowledged that the team needs to improve their batting skills, but he believes that the conditions have also played a significant role in their struggles. He noted that the pitches in England have been more challenging than those encountered by New Zealand during their tour earlier this year. Saud also highlighted the need for more fast bowlers with express pace to complement the young talent emerging on the Test scene.",
  "summary": "Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel believes the “difficult conditions” encountered by his side in England have contributed to their repeated batting collapses, saying the amount of lateral movement on offer has made batting considerably harder than it appeared from the outside. Pakistan were bowled out for 133 in just 33.5 overs on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday, their…",
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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."
}