The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has yet to finalize and announce the venues for the upcoming three-match series, with a decision anticipated later this week. In the meantime, England has already revealed its squad for the tour of Pakistan. The announcement of the venues is eagerly awaited, as it will set the stage for what promises to be an exciting series between the two teams. Keep an eye out for updates from the PCB for the latest information on the match locations and other details.
England Announced 17-Player Squad:
On Tuesday, England announced a 17-player squad for their upcoming three-Test tour of Pakistan, scheduled for October. This squad selection marks an important step as the team prepares for the series, with anticipation building for the matches in Pakistan. The announcement highlights England’s strategic planning and readiness as they look forward to a competitive series against their hosts.
Ben Stokes will resume his role as captain for the upcoming series, despite still recovering from a hamstring tear that sidelined him during the recent Test win over Sri Lanka. The squad sees the return of spinners Rehan Ahmed and Jack Leach to the Test team, alongside new faces Brydon Carse and Jordan Cox, who have yet to make their Test debuts. This blend of experience and fresh talent aims to strengthen England’s lineup for the tour.
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Eight members of the squad—Ahmed, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Leach, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, and Stokes—will return to Pakistan after their 3-0 Test series triumph in 2022. These players bring valuable experience and familiarity from their previous successful tour, reinforcing England’s squad as they aim to build on their past achievements in the upcoming series.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not yet finalized the venues for the three-match series, with an update anticipated later this week. The decision on where the matches will be held is eagerly awaited, as it will set the stage for the upcoming series. Stay tuned for the PCB’s official announcement to learn more about the locations of these highly anticipated games.
England’s 17-Player Squad For Pakistan Tour:
Ben Stokes (C), Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Josh Hull, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Olly Stone, Chris Woakes
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