Joe Root has urged his team to celebrate responsibly after England clinched their first multi-game series win since 2024, defeating Pakistan at Lord's to secure a 2-0 lead.
Root stressed that while it's important to enjoy such success, they should be celebrated without any off-field controversies
Aug 31, 2026
11:29 am
What's the storyEngland Test captain Joe Root asked his players to celebrate the Lord's Test win over Pakistan "in a sensible, grown-up way."
The win gave England a 2-0 lead in the three-match Test series and their first multi-game series win since 2024.
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Victory at Lord’s gave the hosts an unassailable 2-0 lead.
