{
  "id": 7074296,
  "title": "Babar Azam expects major review after England 3-0 loss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/babar-azam-expects-major-review-after-england-3-0-loss",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T05:58:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/babar-azam-expects-major-review-after-england-3-0-loss-1.500672758"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan captain Babar Azam has suggested a thorough review of the team's Test setup following England's 3-0 series whitewash at Edgbaston. The management and selectors plan to examine the series, pinpoint errors, discuss player combinations, and establish the most effective playing XI for upcoming assignments. Babar stated the necessity to reflect on mistakes, decide on the optimal batting eleven, and choose players. The team manager and selector will be part of these deliberations before finalizing the side composition. The comments follow Pakistan's numerous changes during the three-Test series, particularly after losses in the first two matches. Despite batting improvements in the third Test, Pakistan fell short, failing to prevent another loss. Pakistan's batting showed marked progress in the second innings of the second Test, scoring 449 runs, with Shan Masood scoring 95 and Babar Azam contributing 76 runs. The standout achievement was debutant Razaullah's impressive all-round performance, including a maiden over and 81 runs off 63 balls. Pakistan came close to victory, with Mohammad Abbas taking two early wickets in England's chase. However, Joe Root and Jordan Cox delivered a crucial partnership of 128 runs, leading England to a comfortable eight-wicket win. This victory concluded England's 3-0 series sweep and highlighted Pakistan's difficulties throughout the tour. Babar acknowledged the need for changes following the first two Test losses, admitting that different player combinations were considered before the series. He emphasized the importance of adapting to varying conditions and opposition during different series. The series defeat has further diminished Pakistan's standing in the World Test Championship rankings.",
  "summary": "Pakistan captain Babar Azam has hinted at a major review of the team’s Test setup after England completed a 3-0 series whitewash with an eight-wicket victory at Edgbaston. Babar said the team management and selectors would sit down to assess the series, identify mistakes, discuss player combinations and determine the best possible playing XI for upcoming assignments. \" !\" Joe Root and England…",
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}