Shaheen, Naseem return as Pakistan announce playing XI for 1st Test vs England

Pakistan announced playing XI for 1st Test vs England in Multain. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah return to the side.

In Short

• Pakistan announce playing XI for 1st Test vs England
• The 1st Test will be played in Multan, starting October 7
• Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi return to the playing XI for 1st Test

Pakistan announced a pace-heavy squad for the 1st Test match against England. The team's ace pacers, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah, returned to the attack for the all-important Test series against England. The first two Tests will be played in Multan and the third match will be hosted in Rawalpindi. Pakistan were humbled at their home by Bangladesh who won the series 2-0 against the hosts. Meanwhile, England are coming off a successful summer and will aim to dominate Pakistan at home.

Pakistan's Playing XI

Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Aamir Jamal, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed.