Overview
- England beat Pakistan by 194 runs at Lord’s on Sunday to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match Test series.
- Joe Root moved past Ricky Ponting to become the highest Test run-scorer on home soil after adding to his tally during the Lord’s match.
- Ollie Robinson was named Player of the Match after taking eight wickets in the game and England’s new fast-bowling quartet repeatedly troubled Pakistan.
- Mohammad Abbas was Pakistan’s best performer with nine wickets and a Lord’s five-for, but the tour has exposed chronic batting and fielding problems for Pakistan.
- Reports from multiple outlets say the PCB has held emergency talks and is preparing up to six recall call-ups, possible returns for Mohammad Rizwan and Imam‑ul‑Haq, and a role for Mike Hesson, with an inquiry into Imam’s injury described as under consideration and not yet formally announced ahead of the third Test at Edgbaston from September 9–13.