Pakistan cricket team will be looking to end their poor run of form in Test cricket at home when they host England at Multan Cricket Stadium in the opening game starting on October 7. Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the first match after failing to recover from his injury.

Fast-bowling all-rounder Aamer Jamal has returned to the squad. Shaheen Afridi has replaced Mir Hamza after missing 2nd Test against Bangladesh.

Pakistan Test cricket captain Shan Masood has revealed the team’s playing XI for the upcoming Test match against England, set to take place in Multan. Addressing the media on Sunday, Masoo

England has aimed to challenge struggling Pakistan with a new-look pace attack in the opening test of a three-match series, starting in the searing heat of Multan on Monday. Fast bowler Brydon Carse will make his test debut with Gus Atkinson set to play his first overseas test after his impressive home season against the West Indies and Sri Lanka.

Joe Root speaks about how England can develop as a Test squad with a new bowling attack in Pakistan.

Joe Root on Saturday said beating Pakistan in their backyard remains "challenging" despite England`s thumping series victory on the last tour in 2022, as the two teams are set for another three-game PAK vs ENG Test series starting here on Monday.