Pakistan captain Babar Azam conceded his team’s batting performance was significantly below par, leading to a comprehensive 194-run defeat against England at Lord’s. Azam acknowledged the batting unit failed to deliver the required scores to compete effectively in the second Test match. He highlighted the need for improvement in all batting departments, emphasizing the inability to build substantial partnerships. Despite acknowledging the bowlers’ efforts, Azam stressed that consistent batting collapses put undue pressure on them. The defeat hands England a crucial victory in the series, and Azam indicated the team will analyze their shortcomings and work on rectifying them ahead of future contests. He expressed disappointment but remained hopeful for a stronger showing in upcoming matches.