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Michael Vaughan criticizes Pakistan's batting after 110 all-out at Lord's

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Michael Vaughan criticizes Pakistan's batting after 110 all-out at Lord's

Summary

In a harsh assessment, Michael Vaughan commented on Pakistan's batting collapse to 110 all-out in their first innings against England at Lord's. Despite Babar Azam's return from injury, the team struggled, with opener Azan Awais top-scoring with 46 runs. Vaughan drew comparisons to second-division county cricket, remarking on the ease with which England's bowlers handled the Pakistani lineup. Fans reacted strongly, some defending county teams and others expressing frustration over Pakistan's performance. The second Test continues as Pakistan seeks to recover from a disappointing start.

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•Pakistan scores 110 all-out in first innings at Lord's.
•Michael Vaughan compares Pakistan's batting to county cricket standards.
•Azan Awais is the top scorer with 46 runs.
•Babar Azam returns from injury but struggles with only 8 runs.
•Pakistan lost the first Test by an innings and 53 runs.

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12:13 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Second division cricket’: Michael Vaughan brutally mocks Pakistan batting at Lord’s
6:57 AMYahoo Sports — 'This is disrespect to second division county teams’: Pakistan fans react after Michael Vaughan’s brutal verdict on PAK batting at Lord's

What they're saying

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A startling collapse saw Pakistan's batting lineup bowled out for a mere 110 runs in their first innings at Lord's. Michael Vaughan, the former England captain, sharply criticized the performance, remarking that England’s bowlers faced no real challenge, comparing the batting quality to that of second division county teams. England is now in a dominant position in the Test match.
— Yahoo Sports