Pakistan struggles with batting technique in Test series against England
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:31 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

In the first Test against England at Headingley, Pakistan faced significant batting collapses, culminating in an innings defeat. After being bowled out for 171 in their first innings and 135 in the second, they trailed 1-0 in the three-match series. Former India player Dodda Ganesh highlighted the need for improved batting technique, pointing to systemic issues in Pakistan's domestic cricket. With Babar Azam sidelined due to injury, the team struggled to form partnerships, losing their last eight wickets for just 74 runs in their first innings and eight more for 111 runs in the second. Pakistan's habit of collapsing under pressure raises concerns as they look to rebound in the next match.
- •Pakistan bowled out for 171 and 135 in the first Test.
- •Dodda Ganesh calls for batters with better technique.
- •Pakistan lost by an innings and 105 runs.
- •Babar Azam missed the match due to injury.
- •Series stands at 1-0 in favor of England.
- 3:31 PMYahoo Sports — 'Need batters with good technique': Ex-India star pinpoints why Pakistan are struggling with the bat in ENG vs PAK Tests
"With Pakistan just two wickets away from suffering an innings defeat against England, a former India and Karnataka revealed why this is happening.
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