Pakistan bowling coach Waqar Younis says the nature of pitches in England has changed and it gives them the option of playing two spinners when the Test series begins in hot conditions next month.
Younis said the ongoing England-West Indies series has shown that the pitches at Southampton and Manchester are now slow and sluggish.
“We will see how the pitch behaves in the third Test between West Indies and England at Manchester but there is no doubt that the behaviour of pitches has changed in England,” Younis said during an online media interaction.
“Early to say who will play but we have got an idea after the WI Test matches. We are trying to prepare those players who can be effective on such pitches. We are looking at all option look at weather as well it gets hot in August and we might even have to think about playing two spinners as well,” Younis said.
The former pacer said the team management will keep an eye on the third Test as well.
Pakistan’s first Test against England begins from August 5 at Manchester.
Younis said Pakistan’s track record in England was good and he remained optimistic that the team will not disappoint in the coming series.
“I am sure we will not let our supporters and followers down. We will try to make them proud of us with our performances.”