Multan: The first test match between Pakistan and England will begin at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday.
English cricket team is in Pakistan to play the three-match test series
England captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the first Test match against Pakistan due to his ongoing hamstring injury as the team announced the names of the players for the series.
The all-rounder announced his unavailability for the forthcoming series after realising during the training session in Multan that he still needs more rest.
In regard to this, Ollie Pope will be leading the team as a stand-in captain in the upcoming match.
It is worth noting that the first Test match is scheduled to take place on October 7 at the Multan Cricket Stadium.
Moreover, James Anderson, is not accompanying the team on their tour of Pakistan, as he is participating in the Scotland’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
Considering the Playing XI, Durham seamer Brydon Carse will be making his Test debut.
Making a comeback, Jack Leach, the English spinner, will be playing Test for the first time since January.
In addition, Zak Crawley is set to return after recovering from his broken finger sustained during the summer.
Playing XI
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (C), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinso, Brydon Carse (Debut), Jack Leach, and Shoaib Bashir.
Schedule:
Oct 7-11 – First Test, Multan.
Oct 15-19 – Second Test, Multan.
Oct 24-28 – Third Test, Rawalpindi.
