(Also read: Pakistan coach wants his Lord's 'warriors' to turn up in Edgbaston)"We had a look at Cook and Root again," Arthur told British media. "I'm not discounting Hales, but clearly Cook and Root are the beacon of England's batting at the moment." (Also read: Edgbaston Test - Pakistan wary of Cook, Root, says Sarfraz)While Root and Cook have been in prime form with the bat, Alex Hales, James Vince and Gary Ballance have failed to shine for the hosts, who lost the opening Test at Lord's. (Also read: Misbah confident of bouncing back after humiliating defeat at Old Trafford)"They are all quality players," Arthur added. "But they clearly know that when they walk out they are playing for their Test places, so that provides another level of pressure.

Source: India Today August 02, 2016 09:56 UTC