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  "id": 7035258,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T00:58:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-13/root-says-england-s-back-from-chaos-after-pakistan-series-sweep/107147846"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "England's Test cricket team has secured a 3-0 series victory over Pakistan with a resounding eight-wicket win at Edgbaston. Former captain Ben Stokes' retirement in June and the recent dismissal of coach Brendon McCullum left the team in a state of uncertainty. However, Joe Root's return as captain, along with interim coach Marcus Trescothick, has steered the side towards success. Stephen Fleming will join the team shortly as McCullum's replacement. Root acknowledges that there has been a fair amount of turmoil surrounding the series, including a mid-series resignation and off-field incidents, but insists that the team has managed to overcome these challenges. He expressed satisfaction with the team's collective response to the situation and emphasized the importance of clarity in expectations moving forward. Root highlighted the partnership between Root and Jordan Cox, which yielded an unbeaten 128, as they reached the target of 130 without losing any wickets. Seam bowler Ollie Robinson was recognized as the series' player of the match for his impressive 21 wickets at an average of 8.76.",
  "summary": "England Test captain Joe Root says his side are back on track after sealing a 3-0 series sweep against Pakistan.",
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        "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-12T12:45:37.000Z"
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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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "England survive Pakistan scare to seal 3-0 Test series sweep",
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News",
        "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-7035625",
        "published": "2026-09-13T00:58:22.000Z"
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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."
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