{
  "id": 6710909,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T04:50:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/despite-dominating-pakistan-alastair-cook-raises-concerns-about-england-1.500670613"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Dubai, England find themselves in a strong position to secure a series whitewash against Pakistan in the third Test match at Edgbaston, Birmingham. After being all out for 133 runs on the first day, the home side conceded 453 runs in the first innings. The former Test captain, Alastair Cook, has expressed concern about the England team's lack of centuries, which he believes is critical to their squad selection. Despite acknowledging the challenging conditions, Cook noted that a century would guarantee a player's place in the team. When Dan Lawrence, who scored 65 runs in the first innings, was visibly frustrated, Cook's comments on the importance of centuries could prove beneficial for the batsmen. With the current Test series yet to see a century from either team, and Pakistan trailing by 268 runs after losing two wickets at the end of Day 2, England appears poised for a third consecutive win, provided they maintain their current level of performance.",
  "summary": "Dubai: England are in comfortable position to whitewash the visiting Pakistan in the third Test match at Edgbaston, Birmingham. After getting all out for 133 on Day One, the Men in Green gave away 453 runs in the first innings. Despite a dominating performance by the Three Lions, the former Test captain Alastair Cook has pointed out a flaw in the national side. “The lack of hundreds,” Cook said…",
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    "outlets": 8,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "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": "Dawn",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-10T17:28:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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": "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": "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."
}