New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- England and Pakistan are set to begin a three-match Test series on Wednesday, with the opening match scheduled at Headingley in Leeds. The series is part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle and will run until 13 September.England are in seventh place in the WTC standings with a points percentage of 24.36, whereas Pakistan are in eighth place with a PCT of 22.22. England will be led by skipper Joe Root, whereas Salman Ali Agha will captain the Pakistan side, who will miss regular skipper Babar Azam due to an injury.

The first Test will be played from 19 to 23 August at Headlingley in Leeds, and that will be followed by the second at Lord's from 27 to 31 August. The third and final Test is scheduled...