Pakistan is set to host England for three-match Test seriesthe first Test starts on Monday, October 7 at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Both teams find themselves in difficult positions as they try to stay in contention for a spot. World Test Championship (WTC) final. Pakistan suffered disappointment as they lost 0-2 at home Bangladesh He will be eager to bounce back in September. England, on the other hand, are riding high after a successful home summer but face critical squad changes for the tour. The first two matches of the series will be played in Multan, while the third and final Test will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from October 24.
Major challenges for Pakistan
Pakistan’s 0-2 loss to Bangladesh dashed their WTC hopes. Although Pakistan welcome their star pace Shaheen AfridiHaving missed the second Test against Bangladesh, the team is facing fitness issues. Several speculations about the team’s unity were dismissed by the Pakistani players and Shan Massoud reiterated that the team is fresh and ready for the challenge. Managing the workload of the pacers and addressing the overall fitness of the team have been priority areas for the Pakistan management. In this high-pressure series, Pakistan will look to draw inspiration from previous returns and maintain consistency to improve their WTC position.
England’s squad and the absence of Ben Stokes
England will face a significant challenge as they enter the series without their regular captain. Ben Stokes. Stokes has been ruled out of the first Test due to an injury that has kept him out since August. Ollie PopeHe started as a captain in the summer house and will continue to lead the team in Stokes’ absence. Despite missing Stokes, England have picked a well-balanced XI that includes the debutant, a brave move considering they lost their last Test without their talismanic captain. England will be looking for back-to-back wins to keep alive their slim hopes of qualifying for the WTC finals. However, they must also rely on other favorable results to stay in the race.
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Pakistan vs England Test Series Fixtures:
- October 7-11: 1st Test, Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan – 10:00 AM Local Time / 5:00 AM GMT / 10:30 AM IST
- October 15-19: 2nd Test, Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan – 10:00 AM Local Time / 5:00 AM GMT / 10:30 AM IST
- October 24-28: 3rd Test, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi – 10:00 AM Local Time / 5:00 AM GMT / 10:30 AM IST
Teams:
Pakistan: Shan Masood (c), Saud Shakeel (v), Aamer Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (goalkeeper), Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (keeper) and Shaheen Shah Afridi
England: Ben Stokes (c), Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Braydon Kars, Jordan Cox, Zach Crowley, Ben Duckett, Josh Hull, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Ollie Stone , Chris Woakes.
Streaming and Live Streaming Details:
- Pakistan: PTV Sports, A Sports and Geo Super; Tamasha and Tapmad
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports
- Australia: Fox Sports
- India: Fancode
- Mena and Southeast Asia: Cricbuzz
- Bangladesh: T Sports
- USA and Canada: Sling TV – Willow TV (Sign Up Here)
