Joe Root Defends Criticized Pakistan Team Ahead of Third Test

England batter Joe Root has strongly defended Pakistan ahead of the third Test, stating it is disrespectful to claim his opponents showed no fight. England already holds an unassailable series lead following commanding victories by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley, alongside a 194-run triumph at Lord's, leaving Babar Azam's squad fighting for pride in the final match.