Pakistan, Sept. 8 -- England captain Joe Root has warned that Pakistan will not provide an easy challenge in the third Test at Edgbaston. England will enter the match with an advantage after winning the opening two Tests. However, Root said his team must focus on the next five days. He said England would aim to score heavily and play positive cricket. The third Test will also bring a new pitch, a new ball and a fresh contest.

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Root rejected suggestions that Pakistan are a weak or easy opponent. The 35-year-old batter has scored 14,208 runs in 168 Tests. He has maintained a Test batting average of 50.03 and scored 41 centuries. Root said cricket regularly produces...