Pakistan team train in Manchester ahead of first England Test - in pictures

Hosts will be upbeat following 2-1 win over the West Indies

Pakistan fast bowlers during training ahead of the first Test against England in Manchester. Courtesy Pakistan Cricket Board twitter / @TheRealPCB

Pakistan's Shadab Khan attends training ahead of the first Test against England in Manchester. Courtesy Pakistan Cricket Board twitter / @TheRealPCB

Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah bowls during training in Manchester. Courtesy Pakistan Cricket Board twitter / @TheRealPCB

Pakistan have drawn their last two Test series in England. Courtesy Pakistan Cricket Board twitter / @TheRealPCB

Pakistan players train in Manchester. Courtesy Pakistan Cricket Board twitter / @TheRealPCB

Pakistan players train ahead of the first Test against England. Courtesy Pakistan Cricket Board twitter / @TheRealPCB

The Pakistan team is busy training for what promises to be an enthralling three Test series against England, which begins in Manchester on Wednesday.

Hosts England made a fine comeback in the recent series against the West Indies to secure a 2-1 win. They are expected to face a tougher challenge against Pakistan, who have a good record in the country.

The last two Test encounters in England between the two countries were 1-1 and 2-2 draws, thanks mainly to Pakistan's potent bowling attack that has served them well in English conditions.

Pakistan arrived in England with one of their biggest fast bowling contingents in recent memory, which should worry the hosts.

Above is a picture gallery of the Pakistan team training in Manchester for the opening Test. To view the next image, click on the arrows or swipe if on a mobile device.