Pakistan Recalls Afridi, Ali for England Test
Pakistan’s selectors have recalled left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi for the first Test against England, scheduled to commence on October 7 in Multan. Afridi’s inclusion comes after a brief omission from the team due to a decline in form.
Seasoned left-arm spinner Noman Ali has also been added to the squad, replacing pace bowler Khurrum Shehzad, who remains sidelined with an injury sustained during the Bangladesh series. All-rounder Aamer Jamal, who missed the Bangladesh series due to fitness concerns, has been retained following his recovery.
The remainder of the squad consists of players who featured in the recent Bangladesh series. Head coach Jason Gillespie has requested the withdrawal of selected players from the ongoing Champions Cup ODI event in Faisalabad to provide them with rest ahead of the England series.
Pakistan Test Squad:
* Shan Masood (Captain)
* Saud Shakil (Vice-Captain)
* Babar Azam
* Muhammad Rizwan
* Abdullah Shafique
* Muhammad Huraira
* Saim Ayub
* Salman Ali Agha
* Sarfaraz Ahmed
* Aamer Jamal
* Noman Ali
* Abrar Ahmed
* Mir Hamza
* Shaheen Shah Afridi
* Naseem Shah