Pakistan will be hosting England for a three-match Test series, with first one at Multan from Monday onwards. The side does not feature pacers like James Anderson and Mark Wood, who previously played the 2022 series which England won 3-0. Also, skipper Ben Stokes will miss the first Test as he continues recovery from a hamstring injury sustained back in August during the Hundred in UK. Ollie Pope will continue leading the side in his absence after series win over Sri Lanka by 2-1. An experienced Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson and Brydon Carse will form the pace bowling attack.
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali shared an inside story and revealed that the batters want a flat pitch for their upcoming Test series against England, however, head coach Jason Gillespie is not in favour of it.