# Is Joe Root WASHED?

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Podcast: [Charlie Cooke Cricket Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charlie-cooke-cricket-podcast-7159341)
Published: 2026-08-28T21:09:37+00:00
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## Resource

After Day 2 of the 2nd Test, the question everyone's asking is whether Joe Root is finally starting to look washed — here's the breakdown. In this video I go through everything that happened on Day 2 of the England vs Pakistan 2nd Test, and take a proper look at whether the numbers and the eye test back up the idea that Root is on the decline. 🏏 What's covered: Full Day 2 session-by-session breakdown How Root's innings actually played out What the stats say about his recent form Is this a blip or a genuine decline? What England need from him going forward Do you think Root is washed, or is this reaction way too soon? Let me know in the comments 👇 🔔 Subscribe for daily cricket analysis, reactions, and hot takes 📲 Follow @charliecookecricket on TikTok and Instagram for more #England #Pakistan #ENGvPAK #Cricket #TestCricket #JoeRoot #Day2

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