Joe Root records record eighth lbw dismissal against Pakistan at Edgbaston

England captain Joe Root fell lbw to Pakistan debutant Razaullah during the first day of the third Test at Edgbaston. This dismissal marks Root's eighth lbw of the current Test season, the highest total for any player in a single season. The England batter has faced 11 total dismissals in Test cricket during 2026, with lbws accounting for 81 percent of those instances. Former England great Geoffrey Boycott attributed the recurring technical failure to the positioning of Root’s head and eyes, noting they remain eight inches outside the line of the ball. Root has previously suggested the reinforced seam on the current Dukes cricket balls influences his crease movement, though the manufacturer has disputed this claim. The captain remains without a century across ten consecutive Test innings.

• 5:19 PMYahoo Sports — Sir Geoffrey Boycott explains Joe Root's LBW woes as England captain gets out cheaply against Pakistan debutant Razaullah