Shan Masood to remain Pakistan skipper ahead of England tests. The PCB has named the side for the three-test home series against England.
Shan Masood receives a huge shot of confidence after the PCB has decided to continue with him as Test captain.
Ahead of the first test in Multan on October 7, Pakistan have named their side for the series.
After recovering from a back injury, Aamer Jamal was able to secure a spot in their roster of fifteen players. Due to his inability to fully recuperate from a left side ailment, Khurram Shahzad is unable to participate.
Alongside Abrar Ahmed, Noman Ali, who was not in the Bangladesh series, rejoins the team as a second frontline spin option.
After this month’s 2-0 home Test series loss to Bangladesh, there was considerable questioning about Masood’s standing. However, he is still in the position for the time being as Pakistan aims to reverse a string of defeats in the longest format. Under Masood’s leadership, they have dropped their last five Test matches. They haven’t won at home in ten Test matches at the moment.
Positive news for Pakistan is that fast-bowling all-arounder Jamal is back. Due to severe back pain that he has been experiencing lately, Jamal was unable to play in the series against Bangladesh. Since then, he has resumed playing in the Champions Cup at 50 overs.
That being said, Shahzad’s absence balances this out. It was during the second Test matchup with Bangladesh that he sustained the side ailment. After a fracture was ruled out, it was anticipated that he would recover in time for the England series. However, he hasn’t made a full recovery just yet.
The fast bowler Muhammad Ali and Kamran Ghulam, who were in the team for the Bangladesh series, are out. According to a PCB statement, both “remain firmly in the selectors’ plans.” Starting on October 3rd, they are to continue playing for their teams in the President’s Cup and the Champions One-Day Cup. Through competitive cricket, this will guarantee that kids remain match-ready.”