For the first Test, England announced the squad against Pakistan

The England cricket team has announced the 11-member squad for the first Test match against Pakistan starting tomorrow, October 7 in Multan.

England captain Ben Stokes is yet to recover from injury, Ollie Pope will take over the captaincy in his absence while Durham pacer Bryden Carrs will also make his Test debut against Pakistan.

It should be remembered that Ben Stokes suffered a hamstring injury during the Hundred League due to which he could not play the Test series against Sri Lanka. The England Cricket Board participated in Ben Stokes’ 3-match Test series against Pakistan. After showing hope, he was included in the squad.

Muhammad Wasim won the world bantamweight ranking fight

England spinner Jack Leach is also returning to the Test squad, having last been included in the squad for the tour of India in January, while Zac Crowley, who has fully recovered from a finger injury, has also been included in the playing XI. .

England playing XI is as follows: Zach Crowley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (captain), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wicket keeper), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Brayden Carrs (debut), Jack Leach, Shoaib Bashir. .