England secures home Test series sweep against Pakistan at Edgbaston

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England secures home Test series sweep against Pakistan at Edgbaston
Summary

England completed a series whitewash of Pakistan with an eight-wicket victory in the third Test at Edgbaston. Joe Root and Jordan Cox guided the team to the target on the fourth morning, finishing with an unbroken 128-run partnership. Despite a top-order struggle that left England at 2-2 early in the final chase, the pair secured the result. Dan Lawrence earned player of the match honors for his fifty, two wickets, and a slip catch. Individual performances throughout the series have prompted questions regarding team selection as players compete for permanent spots. While Ben Duckett struggled with the bat throughout the series, younger contributors including Emilio Gay and Jordan Cox established themselves during the final match.

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  • England secured an eight-wicket win at Edgbaston to complete a home series sweep.
  • Joe Root and Jordan Cox combined for an unbroken 128-run partnership to reach the target.
  • Dan Lawrence was named player of the match for his batting and bowling contributions.
  • Jordan Cox deputized for Jamie Smith as wicketkeeper, taking four catches and one stumping.
  • Ben Duckett averaged low run totals across his five innings in the series.
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England clinched a first home series whitewash of Pakistan with an eight-wicket win in the third Test at Edgbaston, but who stood out from Joe Root's side - and who didn't?

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