Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar warns Pakistan that the upcoming Test series against England will be challenging, particularly for the batting side. He says England is likely to prepare seam-friendly pitches aimed at testing Pakistan’s batters and exploiting early movement and conditions suited to fast bowling.
Akhtar points to Pakistan’s overseas record as a factor that makes adaptation harder when playing in different conditions. He links these difficulties to the broader impact on Pakistan’s World Test Championship ambitions during the tour. Babar Azam is set to lead Pakistan as captain for the series.
The outlets also note the schedule, with the first Test at Headingley in Leeds beginning on August 19. Across the coverage, the emphasis is on the potential for England to use pitch conditions to create contest for their seam bowlers, while Pakistan must respond effectively as conditions change.
