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Shoaib Akhtar warns Pakistan of challenges in upcoming England Test series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:23 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Shoaib Akhtar warns Pakistan of challenges in upcoming England Test series

Summary

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar cautions the national team about facing difficult conditions during their three-Test series against England, starting at Headingley in Leeds on August 19. He anticipates that England will prepare seam-friendly pitches, contrasting with opportunities the West Indies provided Pakistan in their recent series. This series marks Pakistan's first Test tour of England since 2020 and is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle. Pakistan will play a four-day warm-up match from August 12 to 15 before the Test series begins.

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By the Numbers

•First Test starts August 19 at Headingley, Leeds.
•Shoaib Akhtar highlights challenging seam conditions.
•Pakistan last toured England for Tests in 2020.
•Warm-up match against Select XI from August 12 to 15.

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8:23 PMYahoo Sports — 'Difficult to handle': Shoaib Akhtar warns Pakistan ahead of England Test series

What they're saying

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The first Test will begin at Headingley in Leeds on August 19. Akhtar believes England could prepare pitches that offer assistance to their seam bowlers and make things difficult for Pakistan's batters.
— Yahoo Sports

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