BECKENHAM, England: Pakistan’s Test squad launched their preparations for the upcoming series against England with their first training session at Kent County Club on Monday, as the visitors look to build momentum ahead of a challenging three-match assignment.
The players underwent physical drills and fielding exercises during the opening practice session, focusing on building match readiness and sharpening their skills in English conditions. The team will continue training on Tuesday, with the session scheduled to begin at 12:30 pm local time.
🚨 PAKISTAN TEST SERIES PREPARATIONS BEGIN 🇵🇰
Pakistan’s Test squad has started preparations for the England Test series with their first training session at Kent County Club, Beckenham.
– Physical drills & fielding practice completed
– New batting coach Michael Smith joins the… pic.twitter.com/isjCVYBDI3— Mian Ahmad (@aHmADmIaN150) August 10, 2026
Smith joins squad as batting coach
Newly appointed batting coach Michael Smith of South Africa joined the squad for the first time, meeting with the players before taking part in a batting session. His arrival comes as Pakistan look to fine-tune their batting plans ahead of a series that promises to test the visitors against a formidable England side on home soil.
Pakistan boosted by Caribbean comeback
Pakistan enter the series with renewed confidence after recovering from an opening-match defeat to draw their recent two-match series in the Caribbean.
The Green-shirts secured an eight-wicket victory in the second Test in Trinidad, responding strongly after suffering a 90-run loss in the first match.
The result has given Pakistan a timely boost, though the scale of the challenge remains significant.
MISSION ENGLAND STARS. 🔥
Pakistan cricket team had its first practice session at Beckenham. pic.twitter.com/5jBgOniEuc
— Ahmad Haseeb (@iamAhmadhaseeb) August 10, 2026
Pakistan’s modest record in England
Pakistan’s record in England is modest, with the two sides having played 16 Test series on English soil. England have won eight, Pakistan three, and five have ended in draws.
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Pakistan’s most recent series victory in England came three decades ago, in 1996, when they won 2-0. They had also prevailed in 1992 (2-1) and 1987 (1-0). The long gap since their last triumph underlines the difficulty of the task facing the current squad.
Warm-up match and series schedule
The team will have an opportunity to test their combinations in a four-day warm-up match against a Select XI from August 12 to 15, providing valuable preparation time for players adjusting to English conditions.
Pakistan Test Squad was seen having its first practice session in Beckenham. Batting coach Mike Smith has also joined the squad. #ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/mJVVznLwDn
— Arfa Feroz Zake (@ArfaSays_) August 10, 2026
Unusually warm weather during the tour could lessen the assistance traditionally available to England’s seam attack, potentially altering the balance between bat and ball and offering Pakistan a rare advantage.
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The first Test will be played at Headingley in Leeds from August 19 to 23, followed by the second Test at Lord’s in London from August 27 to 31. The series will conclude with the third and final Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham from September 9 to 13.
