The England cricket team is currently touring Pakistan, gearing up for the first match of a three-match Test series, which starts on Monday in Multan. In a notable shift, Pakistan has announced its playing XI a day in advance, mirroring England’s usual practice of revealing their team lineup ahead of matches.
Traditionally, Pakistan tends to announce its final XI during the toss on match day. However, Captain Shan Masood made a bold move by announcing the team on Sunday, showcasing a new level of confidence.
To bolster the squad, Pakistan has included all-rounder Aamir Jamal, who last played a Test against New Zealand in January. Jamal impressed during the recent Australia tour, scoring 135 runs—including a half-century—across three matches and taking 18 wickets.
Naseem Shah, who missed the previous Test against Bangladesh, returns to the team. Salman Ali Agha is expected to step up as the fifth bowler for this match.
Shan Masood, Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafiq, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Aamir Jamal, Naseem Shah. As the teams prepare for what promises to be an exciting contest, fans eagerly await the action on the field.