England captain Michael Vaughan says his team will need to raise the bar to beat Rahul Dravid's men in the three-Test series.
A 16-member team, led by Michael Vaughan, is in India for a three-Test and seven ODI series.
Michael Vaughan and the England team need to reproduce the form displayed during the Ashes to beat Pakistan in the final Test.
"Inzamam played two fantastic knocks and he was the difference between the two sides," said Vaughan.
England's captain was declared fit to play in the second Test against Pakistan, starting on Sunday.
Coach Bob Woolmer said that England's defeat in the three-day match to the Pakistan A side is a psychological boost for his players.
The England captain faced just one ball before retiring hurt in England's second innings against Pakistan 'A'.
Pakistan 'A' were on 31 for 1 wicket at close on day 2 after England scored 256 in their second innings of the three-day tour match.
England's only stand-out batting performance in a low-scoring game against the PCB Patron's XI came from opener Marcus Trescothick.
The England cricket team departed for Pakistan with a warning from captain Michael Vaughan that this will be their toughest tour.
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The England fast bowler failed to find line, length or rhythm at Port Elizabeth as took one for 142, his worst return in 24 Tests.
They were banned a year ago for fielding a weakened team, that team is still the same, said Vaughan.
Skipper Joe Root, who led England to a series-levelling win at the Headingley, expects an Indian backlash in the penultimate Test and said they're ready for all combinations including facing the "world-class" R Ashwin at Oval.
They will play three Tests and seven ODIs in India early next year.
"It was an outstanding Test match and the character we showed after losing the toss was tremendous," said Vaughan.
Everyone was in a daze on Sunday as one of the most enthralling, roller-coaster games in history reached its classic climax.
Vaughan suffered a bruised elbow after being struck by seamer Chris Tremlett while batting in the nets on Tuesday.
England stunned Australia to win their first Twenty20 international by 100 runs on Monday.
South Africa very definitely have the edge in this match by courtesy of having runs on the board.
Pace bowler James Anderson has returned to the 12-man England squad for the third and final Test against New Zealand.
Both sides have appointed new captains since being knocked out of this year's World Cup.
He replaces Nasser Hussain, who retired last week after his unbeaten century in the first Test at Lord's.
England will use the retired ODI skipper's experience during their upcoming one-day campaigns.
The England captain hurt his right knee facing a delivery from a member of the MCC groundstaff in the nets at Lord's.
West Indies lead in the weather-disrupted series 2-1 with the final match scheduled for Barbados on Wednesday.
Adam Hollioake has given his backing to rival candidate Michael Vaughan as England's next one-day captain.
The England skipper said victory at home next year was a realistic aim
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