Pakistan tour of England have witnessed high voltage contests. If the 2006 series was marred due to the ball-tampering controversy, the 2010 tour saw the spot-fixing scandal. In 2016, Pakistan came close to a series win in England. The result was 2-2 and Pakistan managed to be the No.1 Test side for a while. A win or draw at Leeds will ensure a Pakistan series win in England after 22 years. Pakistan won the Lord’s Test handsomely last week by 9 wickets.
Ahead of the second Test, Mohammad Aamer said that winning a series in England will be the most memorable moment in his life. However, England will do whatever it takes to prevent a defeat. Alastair Cook warned that careers may be in line if England do not reverse the tides.
Let us have a look at the some of the top players from both sides ahead of the mega clash.