In the first Test, Pakistan lost by an innings. Despite scoring 556 runs in the first innings in Multan Test, they lost to England. The second Test will start from Tuesday (October 15) at the same venue. Before that, Pakistan announced the 16-member squad for the second and third Test on Sunday (October 13).
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– 2024-04-08 18:10:47″>Babar Azam, pacer Shaheen Afridi and Nasim Shahr were not included in this team. New faces Kamran Ghulam, Habisullah and spinner Mehran Mumtaz have been called into the team. Experienced spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali have also joined the team.
Many were surprised by the omission of three high profile players from Pakistan cricket. However, in a statement, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said that the team has been formed keeping in mind the current form and fitness of the players.
“We are confident that this break from international cricket will boost their fitness and confidence,” selector Aaqib Javed said of the star cricketers’ exclusion. So that he can return to the team fully fit and in the best form. They are such talented players who have much more to offer to Pakistan cricket. At this time, we are determined to provide them with all possible support. So that they come back to the national team stronger.’
After the second Test which started on October 15, the third and final Test of the series will start in Rawalpindi on October 24.
Pakistan Team in Second and Third Test:
Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Amer Jamal, Abdullah Shafiq, Hasibullah (wicketkeeper), Kamran Ghulam, Mehran Mumtaz, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha and Zahid Mehmood.
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