Joe Root calls for sensible celebrations after England seal Pakistan series win

England captain Joe Root urged his players to celebrate their 194-run series victory over Pakistan in a sensible, grown-up way. The win at Lord's gave England an unassailable 2-0 lead with one Test remaining. Root said it is hard to win Test series and the team should enjoy the moment responsibly.

Root noted the squad has dealt with off-field issues over the past year and wants to avoid similar distractions after this success. He also addressed concerns about his own form, pointing to his 14,000 Test runs as evidence that temporary dips are part of a long career.

Ollie Robinson took eight wickets in the match to lead England's bowling attack. The victory marks England's first Test series win since December 2024. The teams will now head to The Oval for the final Test.