Throwback to 1987: when Imran Khan ruled supreme at Headingley
Four decades ago, Pakistan landed their first and only innings victory in England, en route to a famous series win
19/08Live
1st Test, Pakistan tour of England at Leeds, Aug 19-23 2026
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
2/1 * (1.1 ov) -
![England]( "England")
Current Run Rate
CRR
1.71
Minimum Ov. Rem
Min. Ov. Rem
88.5
19/08Live
1st Test, Pakistan tour of England at Leeds, Aug 19-23 2026
-
![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
2/1 * (1.1 ov) -
![England]( "England")
Current Run Rate
CRR
1.71
Minimum Ov. Rem
Min. Ov. Rem
88.5
Match Day
Switch Hit: Root reboot
England head north for their attempt to start over post-Bazball. Alan Gardner, Vish Ehantharajah and Danyal Rasool get together at Headingley to discuss the first Test against Pakistan
Root returns to England's hot seat with the need for a blank canvas
After the wild ride of the past four years, returning captain hopes to restore order to Test set-up
Babar ruled out of first Test against England; Salman Agha to lead
He has been unable to shake off an injury to his right hand after being struck during warm-up game
Cox relishes clarity as he seeks to make No.3 his own
After a series of untimely injuries, it's Bethell's mishap that has handed Essex batter his best chance
Babar Azam remains in doubt for first Test against England
Pakistan are set to make a late selection call over Babar as they await clearance of his finger injury from the medical panel
Gay picked for tour game against Pakistan after shoulder scare
Bashir, Hull and Tear are among the other notable inclusions in the Professional County Club Select XI
Preview
England enter post-Bazball era against forever-in-turmoil Pakistan
Joe Root will start his second innings as captain while Pakistan will be without Babar Azam