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  "id": 7035625,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T00:58:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-13/root-says-england-s-back-from-chaos-after-pakistan-series-sweep/107147846"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "England has emerged triumphant from a period of turmoil, securing a 3-0 series victory over Pakistan with an eight-wicket win at Edgbaston. Joe Root, who returned as captain following Ben Stokes' retirement and Brendon McCullum's dismissal, believes the team has weathered a storm of \"chaos\" and is now on the right path after clinching the series whitewash. In the third Test, Root and Jordan Cox's unbeaten partnership led England to a final total of 133, narrowly defeating Pakistan's chase of 130. Former captain Stokes' unexpected resignation and McCullum's dismissal temporarily left the side with leadership uncertainty, but Root's leadership and a strong partnership with Cox steadied the ship. Stephen Fleming is set to join England as the new coach in the coming days, bringing clarity and stability to the team.",
  "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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        "published": "2026-09-12T12:33:29.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Root takes charge, guiding England to series whitewash over Pakistan",
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        "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"
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      {
        "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 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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  "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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