PAK vs ENG Test Series - Shan Masood Retains Pakistan Test Captaincy

Updated At: 2024/09/26

After an embarrassing series defeat against Bangladesh at home, Pakistan is now set to host England for a 3-match Test series. The first Test is scheduled to begin from 7th October at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a 15-member squad for the England tour. In a surprise move, they have retained Shan Masood as the captain of the team. Pakistan cricket team and Masood were under heavy scrutiny after the Bangladesh defeat but the board has shown their trust in him for the upcoming England series.

However, there are some changes that have taken place in the team. Aamer Jamal is making his comeback to the squad after recovering from his back injury. He was last seen playing the red ball format against Australia.

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Aamer Jamal Stats in Test Cricket

	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Aamer Jamal	3	143	28.6	56.29

Aamer Jamal has been part of 3 Test fixtures for Pakistan and he has scored a total of 143 runs at an average of 28.6 and a strike rate of 56.29.

Pakistan has received a big blow as Khurram Shahzad has still not recovered from his injury. He took a 6-wicket hall against Bangladesh in the 2nd Test. His absence is going to create a void in Pakistan’s bowling attack.

Noman Ali, who was not part of the playing XI against Bangladesh, has retained his position against England. He will be expected to play a crucial role in the spin department for Pakistan.

Noman Ali Stats in Test Cricket

	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Noman Ali	15	47	33.53	2.94

Top-order batter Kamran Ghulam and fast bowler Mohammad Ali are not part of the list for Pakistan. The duo were part of the Test series against Bangladesh but their inconsistency has led PCB to make the tough call.

PAK vs ENG - 1st Test Squad

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

PAK vs ENG - Head To Head

Pakistan	Test (88)	England
21	Won	28
28	Lost	21
39	Drawn	39
23	Home Win	4
5	Away Win	12
0	Neutral Won	5

Results of the Last 5 Test Fixtures

Pakistan

Match	Result
PAK vs BAN	Loss
PAK vs BAN	Loss
AUS vs PAK	Loss
AUS vs PAK	Loss
AUS vs PAK	Loss

England

Match	Result
ENG vs SL	Loss
ENG vs SL	Win
ENG vs SL	Win
ENG vs WI	Win
ENG vs WI	Win

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