Pakistan will face England in a three-Test series starting Monday in Multan, with England looking to extend their winning streak against a struggling Pakistani team. England’s previous 3-0 whitewash victory during their last trip to Pakistan in 2022 has left the hosts winless in their last 10 home Tests. Despite missing talismanic leader Ben Stokes due to injury, England is positioned at third place in the ICC Test rankings, while Pakistan is currently ranked five spots below. Pakistan, known for their unpredictability, aims to overcome the humiliation of a recent 2-0 defeat to Bangladesh. With captain Shan Masood leading a team eager to prove themselves, all eyes are on superstar batsman Babar Azam to deliver a standout performance after relinquishing the white-ball captaincy.
Pakistan will rely on pace spearheads Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah to challenge England’s batting order. Meanwhile, England, without Ben Stokes for the first Test, remains steadfast with top-order batter Ollie Pope leading the team to previous victories. Led by experienced Jack Leach, England’s spin attack will also play a crucial role in the series.
