Pakistan announced a 15-member great team for Upcoming first test against EnglandIt will be held at the Multan Cricket Stadium from Monday, October 7. After Pakistan lost the series 2-0 to Bangladesh, Shan Masood will continue to captain the team.
Noman Ali returns to the Test squad
Left arm spinner Noman AliWith 47 wickets in 15 test matches, he was recalled to the squad. He last played a Test earlier in the year but was ruled out for the Bangladesh series. His return comes after the fast bowler Khurram Shahzad He was ruled out of the second Test against Bangladesh due to stiffness in his left side.
Noma’s experience and skill as a spinner will be crucial for Pakistan, especially at home. He also has a Test highest score of 97, demonstrating his potential as a low-order batsman.
Kamran Ghulam and Muhammad Ali were released
Pastry of the highest quality Kamran Ghulama fast bowler who recently scored two hundreds in the Pakistan Champions One Day Trophy Muhammad Ali both are out of the squad. Pakistan’s selection policy emphasizing consistency and continuity was the main reason for their exclusion. According to the team management, the 15-man squad is enough for the Test match.
Both football players will compete in the President’s Cup, which will start on October 3, and continue their participation in the domestic circuit.
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Jason Gillespie rests key players
Pakistan Men’s Red Ball Head Coach, Jason GillespieHe highlighted the importance of resting some key players ahead of the crucial Test series against England. He emphasized that the domestic and international cricket calendar required careful management of players’ workload.
“With a busy domestic and international cricket schedule, it makes no sense to give our players a much-needed rest ahead of the Test series against England. We are looking forward to the series and excited to play in front of our wonderful fans.” Gillespie said in a statement.
Pakistan’s squad for the first test against England
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Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakil (vice-captain), 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 (wicketkeeper) and Shaheen Shah Afridi
Pakistan is expected to gather in Multan on September 30, with training scheduled to begin on October 1. The first Test will be a highly anticipated contest as Pakistan prepares to face a strong England side.
