Green Shirts begin a demanding Test tour of England after sharing the series with the West Indies.

After concluding their two-match Test series against the West Indies with a 1-1 draw, Pakistan have now turned their attention to a challenging three-Test assignment against England.

The upcoming series will provide the visitors with another major opportunity in the ICC World Test Championship as they look to deliver strong performances in English conditions.

The three-match series is scheduled to begin on August 19, with the opening Test taking place at Headingley. Pakistan will be aiming to make a positive start against an England side known for its aggressive style of Test cricket, particularly in home conditions.

England have already announced their squad for the first two Test matches of the series. The hosts will be led by captain Ben Stokes as they seek to continue their impressive record at home.

England have assembled a balanced squad featuring experienced campaigners alongside promising young players for the opening contests.

Following the first Test at Headingley, the second match will be played at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground, starting on August 27. Widely regarded as the “Home of Cricket,” Lord’s is expected to provide another stern examination for Pakistan’s batting and bowling units.

The third and final Test of the series will begin on September 9 in Birmingham, where both teams will aim to conclude the series on a high note. With valuable World Test Championship points at stake, every match is expected to play a significant role in shaping the standings.

Pakistan enter the England series after a mixed campaign in the Caribbean. The visitors bounced back strongly to level the two-match series against the West Indies after suffering defeat in the opening Test.

The 1-1 result demonstrated the team’s resilience and ability to recover under pressure, providing confidence ahead of the demanding tour of England.

The upcoming contest is expected to test Pakistan across all departments, with English conditions traditionally favouring seam bowlers and requiring disciplined batting performances.

The series promises to deliver high-quality cricket as two competitive Test nations battle for supremacy in one of the most anticipated red-ball contests of the season.