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Root and Cox Lead England to Dominant Win, Pakistan Left Reeling

Reported by Ishita Mukherjee (Staff Writer) · ESPN - Cricket ·

✓ — also reported by BBC Sport

Root and Cox Lead England to Dominant Win, Pakistan Left ReelingRepresentative image · Wikimedia Commons

England have taken a 3-0 lead in the Test series against Pakistan, with a dominant victory at Edgbaston. The hosts' innings was built around half-centuries from Joe Root and Ben Cox, who shared a 102-run partnership in the chase after Pakistan's double-strike from Mohammad Abbas. England's captain, Joe Root, steered the chase with a half-century, while Ben Cox provided a solid foundation, scoring 46 runs. England's bowlers, led by James Anderson and Stuart Broad, then took control, dismissing Pakistan for 169 runs on the first day of the match. The innings was marred by controversy, with many questioning the treatment of Pakistan's players. In the press conference after the match, England's coach, Chris Silverwood, acknowledged the frustration among the Pakistani team. 'The way Pakistan's players have been treated is really sad,' he said. Pakistan's captain, Babar Azam, was also critical of the umpiring decisions. England's win has put the pressure on Pakistan to respond in the next two Test matches. The match is scheduled to resume on Wednesday.

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