Joe Root responds to criticism describing Pakistan as having “one of the worst” teams, saying the comments are “disrespectful.” The remarks come as Pakistan undergoes a major shake-up around its Test setup.
According to reports, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sends seven players home after the second Test and sacks Test coach Sarfaraz Ahmed. Mike Hesson, who leads Pakistan’s white-ball setup, is appointed to replace him. Outlets frame Root’s reaction as a pushback against harsh assessments, focusing on the tone of the criticism rather than engaging with specific performance judgments.
