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 has been ruled out of the first Test in Pakistan as he continues to recover from a torn hamstring. Stokes sustained the injury in August while playing for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred and subsequently missed his side's 2-1 series win over Sri Lanka.

England has named its squad for the first Test against Pakistan, with Ollie Pope leading in Ben Stokes' absence. The squad includes a mix of experienced players and young talent, with Brydon Carse making his Test debut.

Read to know more about England's XI for the first Test against Pakistan in Multan. Ben Stokes has been sidelined as his recovery from a hamstring injury continues. Read more only on CricTracker.com.

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.

Ben Stokes' return to the Playing XI has been delayed as the all-rounder is not yet fully fit from the injury he sustained two months ago in The Hundred. In his absence, Ollie Pope will continue to captain the England team for the first Test against Pakistan.

England captain Ben Stokes will miss the opening test against Pakistan in Multan to continue his recovery from a hamstring injury, the 33-year-old said on Saturday. Batter Ollie Pope, who led England during the home series against Sri Lanka,

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.

England announced playing XI for the first Test against Pakistan in Multan. Ben Stokes was ruled out of the game due to injury while Zak Crawley and Jack Leach made a return to the side. Pacer Brydon Carse will be making his Test debut.