England will play its first Test since Ben Stokes’ retirement when it hosts Pakistan at Headingley, Leeds in the first match of a three-Test series beginning on Wednesday, August 19.
Joe Root has assumed captaincy of the England side once again, while Pakistan will be led by Salman Ali Agha in the absence of Babar Azam due to a hand injury.
Here is all you need to know about the first Test between England and Pakistan:
When is the first Test betwen England and Pakistan?
The first Test between England and Pakistan will begin on Wednesday, August 19. Play will begin at 3:30PM IST (11:00AM local time).
Where is the first Test between England and Pakistan?
The first Test between England and Pakistan will take place at Headingley, Leeds.
When is the toss for the first Test between England and Pakistan?
The toss for the first Test between England and Pakistan will take place at 3:00PM IST. (10:30AM local time).
Where can I watch the first Test between England and Pakistan in India?
The first Test between England and Pakistan will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network and live-streamed on JioStar.
The squads
England: Joe Root (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Matthew Fisher, Emilio Gay, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue.
Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Aamer Jamal, Ali Usman, Awais Zafar, Azan Awais, Ghazi Ghori, Imam ul-Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Rizwan, Sajid Khan, Saud Shakeel, Ubaid Shah.
Published on Aug 19, 2026
