Pakistan bowls first after winning toss against England in second Test
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 11:25 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Pakistan has won the toss and elected to bowl in the second Test against England, held on August 27, 2026. Babar Azam returns as captain, replacing Salman Agha, who served as stand-in skipper. England won the first Test of the series, setting the stage for a competitive match. The performance in this Test could influence the series outcome as both teams strive for supremacy.
- •Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl.
- •Babar Azam replaces Salman Agha as captain.
- •The match is being played on August 27, 2026.
- •England won the first Test of the series.
- 11:25 AMESPNcricinfo — Pakistan win toss, bowl as Salman Agha makes way for captain Babar Azam
"Stand-in skipper replaced by Babar in only change to sides from first Test, won by England
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Cricket•Aug 27, 2026, 1:08 PMAnushka, Bhatia to captain India A teams in home series against Australia A
Cricket•Aug 27, 2026, 11:40 AMStuart Broad criticises England’s cricket culture: ‘There’s a real lack of leadership’
Cricket•Aug 27, 2026, 11:15 AMPunishment that sends shiver down whole England team needed - Vaughan
Cricket•Aug 27, 2026, 9:19 AMPolice investigating alleged assault in connection with Carse nightclub incident
Cricket•Aug 27, 2026, 9:15 AMEssex v Surrey, Glamorgan v Hampshire and more: county cricket day one – live
Cricket•Aug 27, 2026, 9:10 AMEngland v Pakistan: second men’s cricket Test, day one – live
