3 Pakistan players to watch out for in the England Tests

Pakistan face England in a three-match Test series beginning at Headingley on August 19, 2026.

By Pranav Ranjith

Updated - 19 Aug 2026, 11:08 IST

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1. Mohammad Abbas

Mohammad Abbas (Source: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Mohammad Abbas could hold the cards for Pakistan in this series. As the leader of the side's attack, Abbas would be expected to put on further displays of his potency with the new ball. He picked up eight wickets in the first Test against the West Indies, which included a five-wicket haul in the second innings. He picked up three wickets in the warm-up match but went wicketless in the first innings.

Abbas has experience playing in England for Hampshire and Leicestershire and holds a strong record in first-class cricket of 897 wickets at a miserly average of 20.39. He is capable of moving the new ball in both directions and generating reverse swing, which, along with his impeccable accuracy of length, could pose problems for England's batting lineup.

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