Ben Stokes (53 runs at 13.3; no wicket for 33 runs; three catches) At times, he seemed like a superhero stripped of his abilities. His reluctance to bowl much was expected (though England sorely missed his potential game-changing ten-over spells), and his need for batting practice was also anticipated. What was unexpected was his tendency to let the game drift at critical moments, allowing singles even without the usual fielders in catching positions. In post-match interviews, he was commendably candid, refusing to blame the pitches. These moments might have been the only glimpses of the Stokes we admire throughout the tour. Grade D

Zak Crawley (139 runs at 27.8; two catches) His 78 in the first Test set the tone and sparked a comeback victory, but he failed to capitalize on starts in subsequent Tests. This inconsistency, typical of his style, puts undue pressure on his position at No. 3. Grade C

Ben Duckett (262 runs at 52.4; two catches) He approaches each innings with the same mindset – focus on scoring, disregard the last ball, and maintain a steady pulse. His array of conventional and reverse sweeps might have misled teammates into thinking these shots yield easy runs, but they require exceptional skill. Grade B+

Ollie Pope (55 runs at 11.0; four catches) We've seen this before. His frenetic movements at the crease, lack of balance, and timing issues persist, even for basic defensive shots. He has contributed positively in only three of the 13 Tests since his epic 196 at Hyderabad. Improvement seems distant. Grade E

Joe Root (352 runs at 70.4; one wicket at 70.0; one catch) He began with an innings worthy of the Louvre, securing a foothold in the series and setting up a historic win with Harry Brook. Despite his monumental effort, he faltered in subsequent Tests, likely due to fatigue. His reliance on horizontal shots against unfavorable odds was notable, but expecting him to rescue a fragile top order constantly is unrealistic. A minor concern is his slip catching, which is becoming less reliable. Grade B+

Harry Brook (373 runs at 74.6; one catch) The cricketing gods seemed to retaliate after his effortless triple century in the first Test. Was it complacency, inexperience, or misplaced confidence that led to his poor performance in the last two Tests? His downfall was due to poor shot selection, especially in match situations. Like the rest of England, he must develop a game that can navigate rough patches and capitalize on favorable conditions. Grade B

Jamie Smith (150 runs at 30.0; eight catches and one stumping) His keeping started well with neat footwork and good hands, but it deteriorated under the tight schedule and touring pressures. It was easy to forget this was his first overseas outing. His unselfish batting lowered his average, but his crucial first innings and poor dismissal in the third Test cannot be overlooked. Grade B-

Chris Woakes (17 runs at n/a; two wickets at 55.0; one catch) His single appearance on Multan's pitch highlighted why his selection overseas often fails. Grade C

Brydon Carse (40 runs at 20.0; nine wickets at 24.3; one catch) He delivered nine wickets in Multan, a commendable effort and a reward for another addition to England's pacer lineup. Grade B

Gus Atkinson (51 runs at 17.0; six wickets at 27.9) He bowled tight lines and immaculate lengths on his overseas debut, backing up the promise shown last summer. His six wickets were all top-order batsmen. Grade B

Rehan Ahmed (16 runs at 8.0; four wickets at 16.5) The spinner was brought in to take wickets in the decider, which he did with his unique combination of googlies and leg breaks. His Test future depends on improving his batting to justify an all-rounder slot. That seems distant. Grade B

Matthew Potts (15 runs at 15.0; three wickets at 28.3) The enthusiastic Durham pacer lacks the weaponry compared to other options. Grade B-

Jack Leach (52 runs at 17.3; 16 wickets at 31.4; two catches) A solid return for England's senior bowler, with improved control and attacking lines. However, he was outbowled by his counterparts. Grade B

Shoaib Bashir (14 runs at 7.0; nine wickets at 49.6) The 21-year-old off-spinner showed promise but struggled in the toughest version of the game. Grade C-

Shan Masood (225 runs at 45.0; three catches) His century in the first Test marked a return to form, but it was overshadowed by England's extraordinary win. Despite the chaos, he remained focused and created an environment for batters to express themselves. Grade A-

Abdullah Shafique (132 runs at 26.4; three catches) He scored a century in the series opener but struggled thereafter. Grade C

Saim Ayub (155 runs at 25.8; two wickets at 50.5; two catches) His 77 in Multan was crucial, getting his team back into a series they were close to losing. His other scores were disappointing. Grade B-

Babar Azam (35 runs at 17.5; one catch) A shadow of his former self, he looked uncomfortable and was dropped for the second Test. Grade D

Kamran Ghulam (147 runs at 49.0) His century in a crucial moment showed tremendous mental fortitude. Grade A-

Saud Shakeel (280 runs at 56.0; no wicket for 14 runs; one catch) His shot selection and technique conjured memories of Allan Border. His 134 in Rawalpindi broke England's spirit. Grade A-

Mohammad Rizwan (99 runs at 19.8; five catches and four stumpings) An accomplished keeper, his positive attitude was a boon for his team. Grade B-

Agha Salman (262 runs at 65.5; one wicket at 126.0; four catches) His runs from No. 7 were valuable, though overshadowed by others. Grade B+

Aamer Jamal (114 runs at 28.5; one wicket at 165.0; three catches) His batting was more needed than his bowling. Grade C+

Noman Ali (78 runs at 26.0; 20 wickets at 13.9; one catch) His bowling was a feast for connoisseurs, posing questions England couldn't answer. Grade A+

Sajid Khan (72 runs at 36.0; 19 wickets at 21.1; one catch) His aggressive bowling and personality were exactly what Pakistan needed. Grade A+

Naseem Shah (39 runs at 19.5; two wickets at 78.5) The young pacer bowled with heart but was dropped for spin. Grade C-

Shaheen Shah Afridi (36 runs at 18.0; one wicket at 120.0) Dropped after failing to perform on Multan's pitch. Grade D

Zahid Mahmood (two runs at 2.0; one wicket at 71.0) Lacked confidence when given a chance. Grade D

Abrar Ahmed (three runs at 3.0; no wicket for 174 runs) Looked out of place. Grade N/A

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