Pakistan faces internal criticism following series loss to England
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 5:54 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Pakistan’s Test team remains at the bottom of the World Test Championship standings after a 194-run loss to England at Lord’s. The defeat follows an innings loss in the series opener at Leeds and marks the team's 10th loss in their last 11 away Tests. Pacer Mohammad Abbas noted that the squad is struggling with batting, bowling, and fielding consistency. Specifically, dropped catches allowed England’s batters to add significant runs during the match. With a young bowling attack still adapting to international demands, the team is now preparing for the third Test at Edgbaston, which is scheduled to begin on September 9.
- •Pakistan lost by 194 runs to England at Lord’s.
- •The team has lost 10 of its last 11 away Test matches.
- •Mohammad Abbas claimed nine wickets during the Lord’s Test.
- •The third Test of the series is set for September 9 at Edgbaston.
- 5:54 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Everyone is worried’: Pakistan languish at WTC bottom after another heavy defeat
"Pakistan's Test team faces deep concerns after another heavy away defeat. Pacer Mohammad Abbas admitted that everyone is worried about the team's current performances. Dropped catches at Lord's allowed England to score significantly more runs. The team's batting, bowling, and fielding are all areas needing improvement. Pakistan's young pace attack is still adjusting to Test cricket demands.
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