Joe Root urges England to celebrate Pakistan series win sensibly
Joe Root called on England to celebrate their Pakistan series win sensibly after taking a 2-0 lead.
Joe Root urged England to mark their Pakistan series win like adults after the 194-run win at Lord's gave them a 2-0 lead — their first multi-game series victory since 2024.
Root said Test series are hard to win and the team should enjoy it without creating off-field problems. England have had several scandals tied to celebrations in the past year.
He also backed himself to end his lean run with the bat, pointing to 14,000 Test runs as proof he still belongs, and told his bowlers to start building their own legacy in the final match.
CricHubb Take
Root's call for restraint suggests England's senior players now see off-field discipline as part of winning rather than just a PR headache.