England thrash Pakistan, but is Joe Root carrying the team?

Victory by 330 runs is fifth largest ever, but Ben Stokes is injured and there are problems elsewhere in team

Joe Root
Joe Root celebrates after taking Pakistan's Wahab Riaz for 19 on the fourth day of the second test 
(Image credit: Jon Super/AFP/Getty Images)

England cricket captain Alastair Cook has come out fighting after his side trounced Pakistan in the second Test at Old Trafford, but still faced criticism for failing to enforce the follow-on.

The victory margin of 330 runs makes it England's fifth-biggest win in history, with the match wrapped up on Monday evening with a day to spare as Pakistan were bowled out for just 234 in their second innings.

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