Imran is married to Jemima Khan

He said: "I don't know why Pakistan accepted the tour in the first half of the English season - and for only two Tests.

"Conditions will favour England as wet conditions are not ideal to Pakistan's style of play.

"It was dry in 1999 and Pakistan played brilliantly in the World Cup."

It was under Imran's captaincy that Pakistan broke a jinx - achieving their first Test win on English soil for 28 years at Lord's in 1982.

"It was against a strong England team, but on the whole the series was disappointing," remembers Imran, whose team ultimately lost the series 2-1.

"We had a fighting unit and defeat in the final Test at Headingley was frustrating. I believe we lost because of a bad umpiring decision."

But the team's fortunes changed in 1987.

Under Imran, Pakistan achieved their first series win in India and followed that with a 1-0 triumph in England.

Waqar is a strong player says Imran

"My 1987 side was baptised in India under fire and with a much younger side we beat a strong England side fresh from their Ashes win," he said.

Pakistan's innings win at Headingley was indebted to a 99 by Salim Malik, now banned for life for match-fixing, and seven wickets for 40 by Imran himself.

"The 1987 series was a rain affected one and we beat England at Leeds and came close to a win at The Oval."

England's Mike Gatting kept Pakistan at bay with a fighting 155 in the second Test.

"All you need to win in England is self belief and the ability to play under pressure," he believes.

And it is with this spirit, under the captaincy of Waqar Younis, that Imran believes Pakistan have a slim chance against a rejuvenated England this spring.

"Pakistan lost against England last year due to a negative attitude.

Wasim and Waqar have experience and can come in very handy

Imran Khan