Babar Azam falls to short ball tactic in final Test against England

Pakistan captain Babar Azam surrendered his wicket to a short-pitched delivery from Josh Tongue during the final Test match against England. Despite batting on a flat surface at Edgbaston, the Pakistan leader was dismissed for 76 runs after failing to navigate the recurring tactical challenge. This dismissal marked the second time in the match that Tongue claimed his wicket, following a seven-run outing in the first innings. Critics, including former England captain Nasser Hussain, highlighted the contrast between his indecision and the composed performance of partner Saud Shakeel. Pakistan reached over 400 runs in its second innings while trailing England's opening total of 453. The team continues its effort to close the gap as the series nears its conclusion.

• 6:54 PMYahoo Sports — 'Doesn't know whether to pull, hook or leave': Cricket World reacts as Babar Azam falls to England's short ball ploy again