More sporting pitches were prepared for August's series against Bangladesh but the strategy backfired for Pakistan. They lost the first Test by ten wickets, having declared the opening innings of the match at 448-6, and the Tigers recovered from 26-6 in reply to 274, to seal a 2-0 series win in Rawalpindi.

Pakistan's vice-captain Saud Shakeel has revealed their strategic approach for the upcoming three-Test series against England. The team plans to capitalize on England's aggressive playing style, a tactic known for its high-risk yet high-reward outcomes.

England captain Ben Stokes won't play in the first test against Pakistan because he's still recovering from a torn hamstring. The opener of the three-test series begins Monday in Multan, where Ollie Pope will take charge of his first overseas test.

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England captain Ben Stokes is out of the first Test against Pakistan after failing to recover from a hamstring injury in time.

England captain Ben Stokes is a doubt for the first Test in Pakistan on Monday, with a final decision on his participation to be made over the weekend.