Shaheen Afridi Returns As Pakistan Announce Squad For First Test Against England

With a few exceptions, the Pakistan team for the first landmark match of the Test series against England on home soil is almost the same as that used in the just concluded two-match Test series against Bangladesh National Cricket Team. Khurram Shahzad, the best player from the previous series will be unavailable for this due to an injury.

The Pakistan National Cricket Team welcomed left-arm spinner Noman Ali who has taken 47 wickets in 15 Test matches in place of the injured Shahzad. Also, after a single series, young guns Mohammad Ali and Kamran Ghulam, who were incorporated in the Bangladesh Test squad, were removed from the side.

England takes on Pakistan, a tough team, hoping for revenge. With both teams fighting for vital points, the series promises to be exciting cricket. Fans are thrilled about the schedule and team release and are looking forward to watching the match between two of cricket’s biggest names.

Pakistan National Cricket Team have included left-arm spinner Noman Ali:

The Pakistani team for the first Test match against England is largely the same as the one they used in the just finished two-match Test series against the Bangladesh National Cricket Team, with a few exceptions. The previous series’ standout player, Khurram Shahzad, will miss this one because of an injury.

Left-arm spinner Noman Ali, who has claimed 47 wickets in 15 Test matches, has been added to the Pakistan National Cricket Team in his place. Additionally, after just one series, young players Mohammad Ali and Kamran Ghulam, who were in the Bangladesh Test team, were cut from the team.

“Kamran Ghulam and Mohammad Ali, who were part of the squad for the Bangladesh Tests, remain firmly in the selectors’ plans. However, due to the selection policy’s emphasis on consistency and continuity, and the belief that 15 players are sufficient for a test,” PCB said.

“They have been advised and encouraged to continue representing their teams in the Champions One-Day Cup and the President’s Cup, starting on 3 October, to ensure they stay match-ready through competitive cricket,” PCB added.

Pakistan squad: Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Aamer Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicketkeeper), and Shaheen Shah Afridi.