Joe Root struggles with lbw dismissals in second Test against Pakistan
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 6:48 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Joe Root faced challenges with lbw dismissals, falling twice in the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's. This season, he has been dismissed lbw seven times across five Tests, including nine times in his last 12 innings. Analysts attribute Root's struggles to evolving bowling techniques and his positioning at the crease, which leave him vulnerable to lbw. Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain noted the impact of bowlers using wobble seam deliveries and keeping the wicketkeeper up to the stumps, increasing the likelihood of lbw calls. The match continues, with Sky Sports broadcasting the action live.
- •Root dismissed lbw twice, raising his total to seven this summer.
- •He has been lbw nine times in his last 12 Test innings.
- •Wicketkeeper tactics and wobble seam deliveries contribute to his struggles.
- •Match is ongoing with live coverage on Sky Sports.
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