Joe Root urges England to celebrate Pakistan series win in ‘sensible, grown-up way’ - 世界杯即时比分
Team have faced off-field scandals over the last year
Root: ‘It’s hard to win Test series so enjoy it’
Joe Root has called on his players to “celebrate in a sensible, grown‑up way” after they secured a first multi‑game series win since 2024 by beating Pakistan at Lord’s to take a 2-0 lead with one to play.
England’s recent opportunities for celebration have often resulted in scandal and Root intends to end the scandals rather than the celebrations. “It’s important we’re not talking about [off-field matters], absolutely,” he said. “But it’s hard to win Test matches, it’s hard to win Test series, so enjoy it and celebrate it, but in a sensible, grown-up way. It’s been a really good start to, I don’t know what you want to call it, this new team.”
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