Babar Azam injury concerns, an awkward captaincy change and usual off-field maelstrom - Pakistan mirror England's chaos and Test series will be packed with drama

Pakistan head into their upcoming Test series against England amid significant turmoil, including injury concerns over star batter Babar Azam, a captaincy change, and the appointment of an interim coach. Several players have been recalled to the squad who had not featured in 2026 previously. The situation mirrors the instability England themselves have experienced, setting the stage for a drama-filled Test series.