Tech· August 18, 2026 at 09:48 p.m.
England and Pakistan Set to Clash in First Test Cricket Match
Key takeaways
- England vs. Pakistan Test series begins on August 19
- Joe Root is the new captain of England
- Babar Azam will miss the first Test due to injury
The first Test of a three-match series between England and Pakistan is scheduled to begin on August 19 at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds. Joe Root, who has been appointed as the new captain following Ben Stokes' retirement, will lead England, while Pakistan will be without skipper Babar Azam due to an injury. The match starts at 11:00 a.m. BST and can be streamed or watched on various platforms worldwide.
