KARACHI: Pakistan team manager Intikhab Alam said on Thursday the team is in good shape ahead of the four-Test series against England, slated to start in July.

“The ongoing camp is a golden chance for the team to get used to the English conditions,” said Intikhab, while speaking to DawnNews from Hampshire.

Pakistan are currently playing a three-day practice match to acclimatise to the alien conditions.

Intikhab seemed content with the batsmen’s display during the game.

“Hafeez has shown good form and scored 85 runs. Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan have also had a good time at the crease,” the 74-year-old told over phone.

The first and second days of the practice game started with a delay due to rain.

The former Test captain added the gym training will continue despite the weather-related delay in the game. “This 10-day long camp is going to help all the players.”

Speaking about Mohammad Amir, Intikhab stated that the left-arm fast-bowler is keen to perform on his Test return tour.

Pakistan team will leave for Taunton on June 29 to play a proper practice game against the English county side, Somerset.

Published in Dawn, June 24th, 2016