England Test captain Joe Root has been trapped lbw nine times in his last 12 innings, a pattern that has raised questions about his recent batting form. ^[1] Joe Root told the BBC on Sunday that his record of more than 14,000 Test runs proves he knows how to solve difficult spells, referencing his 15-year career. ^[2] Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina gave her first telephonic interview with Indian media since stepping down, stating she intends to return to her country on her own by December. ^[3] Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek on Tuesday, urging member states to resolve the West Asia conflict through dialogue and diplomacy rather than on the battlefield. ^[4] England secured a Test series win over Pakistan at Lord's, where Root was dismissed lbw in both innings after scoring 4 and 24. ^[5] Fast bowler Brydon Carse was dropped from England's squad after being involved in an incident outside a nightclub in Derby. ^[6] PM Modi called on SCO states to shun double standards while unitedly countering the challenge of terrorism, noting that China has often stymied India's efforts to sanction Pakistani terrorists at bodies such as the UN Security Council. ^[7] Sheikh Hasina questioned the Bangladesh Nationalist Party government's move to link her extradition to a possible visit to New Delhi by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, stating she does not understand why he is objecting to her return. ^[8]