England complete 3-0 Pakistan sweep after turbulent summer
England captain Joe Root said the team emerged stronger from a chaotic summer after completing a 3-0 Test series sweep of Pakistan with an emphatic win at Edgbaston. Root credited the squad's handling of disruption and the successful start to Stephen Fleming's second spell as Test coach. The RSS reports do not detail the earlier turmoil.
Why it matters
A clean sweep gives England stability and momentum after a season marked by leadership and performance upheaval.
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Part of the September 13, 2026 brief.