A new era for England's men's cricket team commences today at Headingley, with the first Test against Pakistan. Joe Root and Marcus Trescothick are leading the team for this three-match series.
Stephen Fleming is set to officially take over as coach in the winter. The current weather at Headingley is 18 degrees Celsius, with a chance of showers later in the day.
The series against Pakistan is described as a potentially soft landing for the new leadership, despite Pakistan having beaten England in 2024-25. Pakistan recently ended an eight-match losing streak with a win in Trinidad earlier this month.