England's stand-in captain Ollie Pope has no doubt that Chris Woakes will expertly spearhead their pace attack in the three-test series in Pakistan beginning in Multan on Monday.

England’s “Bazball” approach to cricket has changed the game despite scepticism from rivals such as Australia, says Pakistan head coach Shan Masood ahead of the teams’ Test series this week. Head coach Brendon McCullum’s aggressive tactics helped England whitewash Pakistan 3-0 on their last visit in 2022 and have provoked a wider debate about the

England has aimed to challenge struggling Pakistan with a new-look pace attack in the opening test of a three-match series, starting in the searing heat of Multan on Monday.