{
  "id": 6925268,
  "title": "Root takes charge, guiding England to series whitewash over Pakistan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/root-takes-charge-guiding-england-to-series-whitewash-over-pakistan",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-12T12:45:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439171/root-takes-charge-guiding-england-to-series-whitewash-over-pakistan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BIRMINGHAM – Joe Root steered England to a series whitewash over Pakistan with an unbeaten 62, as his team triumphed in the third Test by eight wickets at Edgbaston. Despite a shaky start when Ben Duckett fell to the first ball and Emilio Gay was dismissed later in the same over from Muhammad Abbas, Root's seasoned leadership proved decisive. Root narrowly escaped a no-ball when bowled by Mohammad Ali on 23 off a no-ball, but his calm approach proved instrumental in England's resounding victory. This win marked England's first series success in 19 months, as Pakistan, conceding a first innings deficit of 320, showed grit but ultimately fell short. Jordan Cox, playing in place of injured Jamie Smith, provided solid support to Root with an unbeaten 59, contributing to England's decisive eight-wicket win in the 25th over.",
  "summary": "BIRMINGHAM: Joe Root guided England to a 3-0 series whitewash over Pakistan with an unbeaten 62, as his side overcame early tremors to win the third Test by eight wickets at Edgbaston. England, chasing a victory target of 130, lost Ben Duckett to the first ball and opening partner Emilio Gay later in the same over from Muhammad Abbas. But Root, who had a fortunate escape when he was bowled by…",
  "key_points": [
    "Joe Root leads England to series whitewash over Pakistan",
    "Root scores unbeaten 62, assists England's victory",
    "England wins first series success in 19 months"
  ],
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        "title": "Root takes charge, guiding England to series whitewash over Pakistan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/root-takes-charge-guiding-england-to-series-whitewash-over-pakistan-6928893",
        "published": "2026-09-12T12:33:29.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Pakistan slump to Test series whitewash in England: 'We need to sit down and admit our mistakes'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/pakistan-slump-to-test-series-whitewash-in-england-we-need-to-sit",
        "published": "2026-09-12T13:20:53.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/england-survive-pakistan-scare-to-seal-3-0-test-series-sweep",
        "published": "2026-09-12T14:24:39.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Pakistan suffer Test series whitewash in England",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/pakistan-suffer-test-series-whitewash-in-england",
        "published": "2026-09-12T14:28:29.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Root says England's back from 'chaos' after Pakistan series sweep",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/root-says-englands-back-from-chaos-after-pakistan-series-sweep",
        "published": "2026-09-13T00:58:22.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Pakistan slip to ninth place in Test rankings after England whitewash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/pakistan-slip-to-ninth-place-in-test-rankings-after-england-whitewash",
        "published": "2026-09-13T06:53:07.000Z"
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  },
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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."
}