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ENG vs PAK Test Series 2026: The Pakistan cricket team's tour of the West Indies has officially concluded. The two-match Test series ended in a 1-1 draw. While the West Indies won the opening match, the Pakistan team staged a magnificent comeback to win the second match and level the series.
Pakistan Tour of England: Babar Azam's Leadership Test
With the West Indies tour over, the Pakistan team is now preparing to travel to England (Pakistan tour of England 2026). There is little time left before this series starts. Once again, the reins of the Pakistan team are in Babar Azam's hands. Since becoming Test captain, Babar has led the team in two matches, resulting in one win and one loss. Now, Babar Azam's leadership and the entire team's performance will face a stern test in English conditions.
England Test Squad: Joe Root Named Captain
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Meanwhile, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced its 16-member squad for the three-match Test series against Pakistan. Following Ben Stokes's sudden retirement after the New Zealand series, the ECB has once again handed the Test team's captaincy to Joe Root.
Some significant changes have also been observed in the squad:
- Dan Lawrence Returns: Middle-order batsman Dan Lawrence has returned to the Test squad after a long hiatus of nearly two years.
- Jacob Bethell Injured: Jacob Bethell has missed out on this series due to a right knee injury sustained during the series against India.
- Jordan Cox Included: Jordan Cox has been included in the 16-member squad as a replacement for the injured Jacob Bethell.
Also Read: SA20 2027 Retention List: Full Squads & Released Players
PAK vs ENG Test Series WTC Schedule
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This three-match Test series between England and Pakistan will be part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC).
The schedule for the three matches of the series is as follows:- 1st Test: Starts on August 19
- 2nd Test: Starts on August 27
- 3rd Test: Starts on September 9
England 16-Member Test Squad vs Pakistan
- Joe Root (c)
- Jofra Archer
- Gus Atkinson
- Shoaib Bashir
- Harry Brook
- Brydon Carse
- Sam Cook
- Jordan Cox
- Ben Duckett
- Matthew Fisher
- Emilio Gay
- Dan Lawrence
- Ollie Pope
- Ollie Robinson
- Jamie Smith
- Josh Tongue
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