Pakistan vs England set to kick off in hours

MULTAN: The first test match between Pakistan and England is set to kick off on Monday at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Pakistan will be looking to get back to their winning ways after some disappointing performances.

The match will start at 10 am. More than 5000 police personnel will be assigned on duty, with army and rangers’ personnel being posted at different places.

Fans will be transported to the stadium by a special shuttle bus service which will depart from Fatimah Jinnah Town, where parking arrangements have been made.

There is free entry for fans in all general enclosures for the first day.

Captain Shan Masood previews test series against England

The Pakistani side will enter the field under the leadership of Shan Masood, who outlined the teams plan on Sunday.

“we need to focus on our strengths and play the best cricket we can,” said the captain, as he explained the team would need to adapt to changes in the match as they came.

The English side will be under the leadership of Ollie Pope. His side is missing some key players, giving a new look to their bowling line-up.

“Obviously, its never going to be easy, but its going to be a great opportunity for those guys to learn and to bowl in some different conditions and use their pace and their skills,” said Pope.

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England are also without regular skipper Ben Stokes, who is recovering from a hamstring injury.

We all know Ben stokes quality, he is one of the worlds top all rounders,” Masood said. But he added that England has played without him before and their team’s strength isn’t decided by just one person.