'Difficult to handle': Shoaib Akhtar warns Pakistan ahead of England Test series
Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has warned the national team that England will likely prepare seam-friendly pitches for their upcoming Test series. He suggests that England will avoid the tactical errors made by the West Indies to ensure a difficult challenge for Pakistan's batters.
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'Difficult to handle': Shoaib Akhtar warns Pakistan ahead of England Test series - Yahoo Sports
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has warned the Babar Azam-led side to be prepared for tough conditions during their upcoming three-Test series against England. The first Test will begin at Headingley in Leeds on August 19. Akhtar believes England could prepare pitches that offer assistance to their seam bowlers and make things difficult for Pakistan's batters.
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