Test series

England's captain Joe Root (R) leads the team out on the opening day of the first test match between England and Pakistan at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds, northern England on August 19, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan, England seek fresh starts amid turmoil ahead of Headingley Test

The three-match series comes as a contest between the seventh- and eighth-placed teams in the World Test Championship standings, but the backdrop of leadership changes, coaching upheaval and poor recent results gives the encounter added significance.

August 19, 2026

Bangladesh's Nahid Rana acknowledges the crowd after taking a five-wicket haul after his team's win at the end of the first Test cricket match against Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on May 12, 2026. (AFP)

Nahid Rana stars as Bangladesh down Pakistan in first Test

Pakistan collapse from 119-3 to 163 all out in final innings as Bangladesh secure their first home Test win over them in Dhaka.

May 12, 2026

Bangladesh to host Pakistan for full bilateral cricket series in 2026

The tour includes three One-Day Internationals (ODIs), as many Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), and two Test matches.

January 3, 2026