Pakistan Test squad starts England series preparations with new batting coach Michael Smith at Kent County Club.

Pakistan’s Test squad has begun its preparation in England, with the team taking part in its first training session at Kent County Club in Beckenham.\n\nThe opening practice on Monday included physical drills, fielding exercises and a batting session with newly hired coach Michael Smith.\n\nSmith, a coach from South Africa, joined the squad and met with players before working on their batting plans, technical adjustments and tactical approaches.\n\nThe team’s next practice will be held on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. and will continue to build match readiness and sharpen fitness, fielding and batting skills.\n\nPakistan arrived in England after a successful Caribbean series where they recovered from an opening‑match defeat to level the two‑match set 1‑1.\n\nThe hosts will play a four‑day warm‑up game against a Select XI from August 12 to 15 before the first Test.\n\nThe Test series starts at Headingley in Leeds on August 19 and continues to Lord’s in London on August 27, finishing at Edgbaston in Birmingham on September 9.\n\nEngland’s home advantage could be reduced by warmer weather expected on the tour, which may affect swing and seam movement on the pitches.