{
  "id": 6615354,
  "title": "England close in on Test series sweep against sorry Pakistan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/england-close-in-on-test-series-sweep-against-sorry-pakistan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T17:28:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2028886/england-close-in-on-test-series-sweep-against-sorry-pakistan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "England has moved closer to a comprehensive Test series victory over Pakistan, with three days remaining in the third match at Edgbaston. The hosts have dominated the series, leaving the much-weakened tourists struggling. Joe Root's team has amassed 453 runs in their second innings, far ahead of Pakistan's first innings total of 133. Early dismissals of Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique, both for ducks, have added to the embarrassment for Pakistan. Despite a steadying performance by Shan Masood and Azan Awais, the visitors find themselves needing 268 to avoid defeat. England's bowler Ollie Robinson has been a standout performer, claiming 21 wickets at an average of under seven runs each in the series.",
  "summary": "England moved inexorably towards a crushing series whitewash against Pakistan on Thursday with three days still remaining in a one-sided third Test at Edgbaston. Joe Root’s men have totally dominated the three-match contest against the hapless tourists and did not relinquish their grip during a fast-paced second day in Birmingham. The home side raced to 453 at more than five runs an over in…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "England tighten grip as Pakistan struggle in third Test",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/england-tighten-grip-as-pakistan-struggle-in-third-test",
        "published": "2026-09-10T13:03:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "England close in on Pakistan whitewash in third Test as Robinson shines",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/england-close-in-on-pakistan-whitewash-in-third-test-as-robinson",
        "published": "2026-09-10T18:01:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Despite dominating Pakistan, Alastair Cook raises concerns about England",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/despite-dominating-pakistan-alastair-cook-raises-concerns-about",
        "published": "2026-09-11T04:50:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Rizwan, Imam questioned by Pakistan cybercrime agency amid England tour fallout",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/rizwan-imam-questioned-by-pakistan-cybercrime-agency-amid-england",
        "published": "2026-09-11T12:05:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Shan Masood frustrates England's victory push in third Test",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/shan-masood-frustrates-englands-victory-push-in-third-test",
        "published": "2026-09-11T13:29:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Pakistan's tail wags to frustrate England after Razaullah's heroics in final test",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/pakistans-tail-wags-to-frustrate-england-after-razaullahs-heroics-in",
        "published": "2026-09-11T19:16:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Pakistani youngster smashes England with wild Test batting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/pakistani-youngster-smashes-england-with-wild-test-batting",
        "published": "2026-09-11T21:46:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Pakistani youngster smashes England with wild Test batting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/pakistani-youngster-smashes-england-with-wild-test-batting-6810094",
        "published": "2026-09-11T21:46:24.000Z"
      }
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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."
}