'Disrespectful' to say Pakistan showed no fight: Root defends Babar Azam's side
England captain Joe Root has defended Pakistan ahead of the third Test at Edgbaston, saying it is "disrespectful" to claim the visitors have shown "no fight" despite trailing 2-0 in the three-match series.England have already sealed the series after an innings-and-103-run win at Headingley and a 194-run victory at Lord's. Pakistan have failed to score 200 in any of their four innings so far against England's pace attack of Ollie Robinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson.Pakistan head into the final Test after a major shake-up in the squad and coaching staff. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sent seven players home after the Lord's defeat, removed Test coach Sarfaraz Ahmed, and brought in white-ball coach Mike Hesson to lead the side for the series finale.
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