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Part of situation: England secures 3-0 Test series whitewash against Pakistan (18 clusters)

England secures Test series lead over Pakistan at Lord’s

England vs Pakistan Test cricket Lord's Test Pakistan squad overhaul Mike Hesson

England has secured a 2-0 lead in their three-match Test series against Pakistan following a 194-run victory at Lord’s. The win, driven by a dominant bowling performance from Ollie Robinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue, and Gus Atkinson, marks England’s first multi-match series victory since December 2024.

In response to the heavy defeats, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has implemented a massive squad overhaul ahead of the third Test in Birmingham. Seven players, including senior batter Mohammad Rizwan and opener Imam-ul-Haq, have been released from the squad. To bolster the team, seven replacements have been called up, including five uncapped players such as Arafat Minhas and Saad Baig.

The restructuring extends to the coaching staff; head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul have been replaced by Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke. Additionally, Misbah-ul-Haq has offered his resignation from the selection committee following these sweeping changes. The series concludes with the final Test starting September 9 at Edgbaston.

Entities

Babar Azam · England · England cricket team · Joe Root · Lord's Cricket Ground · Mike Hesson · Ollie Robinson · Pakistan · Pakistan Cricket Board · Pakistan cricket team · Sarfaraz Ahmed · Saud Shakeel

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 3 SOURCES] England secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. www.maalaimalar.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Saud Shakeel scored 97 runs for Pakistan in the second innings.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] England scored 208 runs in their second innings. www.maalaimalar.com
  • [● 5 SOURCES] Pakistan was bowled out for 194 runs while chasing a target of 389. samacharnama.com
  • [DISPUTED] Pakistan was dismissed for 110 runs in their first innings. www.maalaimalar.com
  • [DISPUTED] England scored 290 runs in their first innings. www.maalaimalar.com
  • [● 8 SOURCES] England defeated Pakistan by 194 runs in the second Test at Lord's. samacharnama.com · www.maalaimalar.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Ollie Robinson took 4 wickets for 24 runs in the second innings.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Pakistan Cricket Board reportedly threatened to cancel the tour following a Sky Sports interview with the sons of Imran Khan.
  • [DISPUTED] Mohammed Abbas took a five-wicket haul in the second innings.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Ollie Robinson was named Player of the Match after taking 8/35 in the match.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Pakistan captain denied being aware of any discussions regarding a potential team boycott of the Lord's Test.

Sources

লর্ডস টেস্ট বয়কটের গুঞ্জন, কী বলছেন বাবর [www.ajkerpatrika.com]
லார்ட்ஸ் டெஸ்ட் இங்கிலாந்து அதிரடி வெற்றி: 194 ரன்கள் வித்தியாசத்தில் பாகிஸ்தானை வீழ்த்தி தொடரை கைப்பற்றியது. Lords Test Win: England crush Pakistan by 194 runs to seal series 2-0 [www.maalaimalar.com]
লর্ডসে বিধ্বস্ত পাকিস্তান, সিরিজ জিতল ইংল্যান্ড | সংবাদ [sangbad.net]
Root urges England to be 'grown-ups' after Pakistan series win [tob.news]
Las comparaciones entre el ataque inglés de 2005 y el de Inglaterra son justas - Trescothick Villa Ángela Prensa [villaangelaprensa.com.ar]
'टीम नहीं, पूरा सिस्टम जिम्मेदार. . . ', पाकिस्तान की इंग्लैंड में दुर्दशा, मोहसिन नकवी पर भड़के राशिद लतीफ [www.aajtak.in]
Imam-ul-Haq Ruled Out of Rest of Lord's Test, Calf Tear [creatives.jeetwin.com]
England Seals Series Victory Over Pakistan with Dominant Bowling Display [www.digitalnewsreport.com]
Cricket debacle Seven players two coaches shown the door - DNA News Agency [dnanews.com.pk]
Pakistan release seven players, call up Hesson as coach for Birmingham Test_IPL [www.ipl.com]
इंग्लैंड में करारी शिकस्त से पाकिस्तान टीम में मची खलबली, रिजवान और इमाम को वापस घर भेजने की तैयारी [www.indiatv.in]
लॉर्ड्स टेस्ट में करारी हार के बाद पाकिस्तानी टीम पर गिरी गाज, 7 खिलाड़ी बाहर, कोचिंग स्टाफ भी बदला [www.loktej.com]
Mid-series coach swap — Hesson to take charge of Pakistan team for 3rd Test against England - Sports News Portal [revsportz.in]
England vs Pakistan: England Clinches Series at Lords, Pakistan Suffers Historic Collapse [www.zoomnews.in]
England v Pakistan: Tourists drop seven players, call up seven and release coach Sarfaraz Ahmed [www.bbc.co.uk]
Pakistan Omit 7 Big Names From Test Squad Ahead of 3rd Test Against England [cricinformer.com]
पाकिस्तान टेस्ट टीम में बड़ा बदलाव: 7 खिलाड़ी बाहर, कोच सरफराज अहमद-उमर गुल हटे, इंग्लैंड के खिलाफ तीसरे टेस्ट से पहले नई टीम घोषित [navbharatlive.com]
PCB Seeks Explanation from Selection Committee Over Rizwan, Imam Inclusion [islamabadpost.com.pk]
Misbah-ul-Haq resigns as Pakistan selector after sweeping changes in Test squad [munsifdaily.com]
Robinson-Archer Partnership Powers England to Series Win Over Pakistan [www.rozanaspokesman.com]
लीड्स के बाद लॉर्ड्स में भी शर्मसार पाकिस्तान, टेस्ट क्रिकेट के इतिहास में पहली बार हुआ इतना बुरा हाल [samacharnama.com]
Sky Sports did not apologise to PCB for interview with Imran Khan’s sons [www.sochfactcheck.com]
England dominate Pakistan at Lord's to pocket Test series [sportslightmedia.com]
Babar Azam denies that Pakistan considered boycotting Lord's Test over Imran Khan's sons' interview [thecurrent.pk]
Root urges England to be 'grown-ups' after Pakistan series win [arynews.tv]
लॉर्ड्स टेस्ट में करारी हार के बाद पाकिस्तानी टीम पर गिरी गाज, 7 खिलाड़ी बाहर, कोचिंग स्टाफ भी बदला | ??????? ????? ??? ????? ??? ?? ??? ?????????? ??? ?? ???? ???, 7 ??????? ????, ?????? ????? ?? ???? [www.bhaskarhindi.com]
Misbah-ul-Haq resigns from Pakistan selection committee [www.bolnews.com]
লর্ডসে পাকিস্তানকে গুটিয়ে সিরিজ ঘরেই রাখল ইংল্যান্ড | চ্যানেল আই অনলাইন [www.channelionline.com]
Struggling Pakistan axe coach and replace seven players [www.perthnow.com.au]
Babar Azam reveals key reason behind Pakistan’s humiliating defeat in the 2nd Test against England at Lord’s [crickettimes.com]
Shoaib Malik criticises PCB squad changes mid-series [www.crictracker.com]
Pakistan make Drastic Changes after England Test Defeats [www.desiblitz.com]
England's pace quartet fires again as Robinson-Archer combo seals series win over Pakistan [www.dtnext.in]
Misbah-ul-Haq steps down from selection committee as Test Cricket hits Rock Bottom [en.dailypakistan.com.pk]
‘Most shocking decision ever!’: Sharp reactions as Pakistan replaces coaches, 7 players mid-series [english.mathrubhumi.com]
पाकिस्तान का अल्लाह मालिक है. . . बीच दौरे पर हेड कोच को निकाला, हेसन जाएंगे ENG [hindi.news18.com]
इंग्लैंड के इन कप्तानों ने एशियाई टीमों के खिलाफ दर्ज की है सर्वाधिक टेस्ट जीत [hindi.newsbytesapp.com]
BIG SHAKE UP: Pakistan announce squad for 3rd ENG vs PAK Test; 7 players RELEASED [khelnow.com]
Pakistan Squad Changes Likely Before Final England Test – Pashto News and Current Affairs Channel [khybernews.tv]
Babar Azam Denies PCB’s Lord’s Test Boycott Threat Over Imran Khan Sons’ Interview [www.latestly.com]
Trescothick: England’s new pace attack draws 2005 Ashes comparisons [nationaldailyng.com]
Jonathan Agnew: Ollie Robinson has Australia to thank for tactic behind success [www.bbc.co.uk]
Imam-ul-Haq Quietly Returns To Pakistan As PCB Cracks Whip [news.abplive.com]
WTC Points Table: England move up after crushing Pakistan defeat, India face fresh challenge [news24online.com]
Did PCB threaten to boycott Lord's Test over interview with Imran Khan's sons? Babar Azam responds [www.news9live.com]
Pakistan overhaul Test squad, sack coaches after England series loss [newsable.asianetnews.com]
Shocking! Pakistan make seven changes amid Test struggles in England [www.newsbytesapp.com]
The captain cricket won’t let go [www.newslaundry.com]
Pakistan send 7 Players home, release Head Coach ahead of 3rd Test - Newswire [www.newswire.lk]
ENG vs PAK: PCB Turns To LinkedIn to Hire Pakistan Cricket Team’s New Fielding Coach Amid Coaching Overhaul | Report [www.newsx.com]
Turmoil In Pakistan Cricket: 7 Players Sent Home, Selector Misbah Quits After 2 Big Defeats In England [odishabytes.com]
Marcus Trescothick sees shades of 2005 Ashes pace quartet in current England attack [www.sentinelassam.com]
Pakistan release 7 players, change coaches mid-tour at Lord's [www.siasat.com]
How England’s seamers expose Pakistan’s flaws to win series [theshillongtimes.com]
Ollie Robinson Credits Australian Tactic For England Test Success [www.world-today-news.com]
PCB issues show-cause notice over Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq selections [dailytimes.com.pk]
Joe Root becomes England’s most successful captain against Asian teams: Who are the other top captains? [www.dnaindia.com]
Pakistan make sweeping changes to Test squad and coaching staff after heavy defeats to England before third Test in Birmingham [gulfnews.com]
Pakistan Cricket Board ask Babar Azam and co to remain tight lipped about Imran Khan's infamous imprisonment [www.india.com]
Joe Root Sets Celebration Ground Rules Following England’s Victory Over Pakistan [www.news18.com]
Pakistan release seven players and sack coaching staff ahead of third Test [www.nytimes.com]
You Are Great Player On Social Media: Basit Ali Takes A Dig At Babar Azam After Lords Hammering [www.timesnownews.com]
Pakistan drop seven players and sack head coach after England defeat [www.independent.co.uk]