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ENG vs PAK Test series 2026 begins at Headingley on August 19

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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

ENG vs PAK Test series 2026 begins at Headingley on August 19
Summary

England hosts Pakistan in a three-Test series starting at Headingley on August 19. Joe Root returns as England's captain, while Babar Azam is set to miss the first match due to injury, with Salman Ali Agha stepping in. The series contributes to the 2025-27 World Test Championship, with both teams aiming to improve their standings. The other Test matches will take place at Lord's and Edgbaston in September.

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  • •First Test begins at 11:00 AM BST on August 19
  • •Joe Root leads England while Babar Azam is sidelined due to injury
  • •Pakistan enters the series with momentum from a recent victory
  • •Live broadcasts available globally through various networks
  • •Series concludes in September after matches at Lord's and Edgbaston
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  • 6:03 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch ENG vs PAK Test series 2026 live: Start time, TV channels and streaming details for Pakistan tour of England
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With the Pakistan Test tour of England underway, here's a look at how you can catch each game live around the world and in the UK.

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