India will take on England in a five-match Test series slated to begin in August 2021, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Wednesday.

Jos Buttler and Chris Woakes' counter-attacking half-centuries helped England beat Pakistan by three wickets in the opening test and take 1-0 lead in three-match series.

Pakistan, after taking a 107-run lead in first innings, couldn't make most of the opportunity and finished Day 3 at 137/8, leading England by 244 runs.

Jofra Archer sent Abid Ali packing for 16 to give England the breakthrough in the first Test at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

England captain Joe Root said that the challenge for his team is to become more consistent in the longest format of the game.

ENG vs WI: England recovered from 122/4 just before tea to close on 258/4, with Ollie Pope batting on 91 and Jos Buttler unbeaten on 56.

Former India fast bowler Irfan Pathan feels India will be unbeatable if they have an all-rounder like Ben Stokes in their side.

England captain Joe Root said his side was in "the presence of greatness" following all-rounder Ben Stokes' latest commanding display in second Test against the West Indies at Old Trafford.

ENG vs WI: Ben Stokes' impressive 176 took England to an imposing first-innings score of 469/9 declared in the second Test against the West Indies at Old Trafford on Friday.

Kemar Roach is just seven wickets away from becoming the ninth West Indian fast bowler to take 200 Test wickets.