Root's dilemma: What is behind his lbw struggles?

Does Joe Root have an lbw problem?That was the debate during the rain-interrupted third day's play at Lord's, with the England captain twice succumbing leg before wicket during the second Test against Pakistan - taking his total to seven such dismissals this summer, and nine in his last 12 Test innings. "It's fascinating that even a guy of more than 160 Tests, who averages over 50 - one of the greatest players England have ever produced - teams will still be looking at that developing trend," Sky Sports Cricket's Michael Atherton said. Image: How wickets have fallen in Test cricket during the 2026 summer Dan Lawrence fifty stretches England lead vs Pakistan at rainy Lord'sStream England cricket and more without a contractGet Sky Sports on WhatsApp for news and moreListen to episodes of the