Pakistan has officially announced its playing XI for the second Test match, featuring four changes from the previous lineup. Notably, Kamran Ghulam will make his international debut in this match.
The team will also include three specialist spinners: Sajid Khan, Nauman Ali, and Zaid Mahmood. This strategic choice reflects Pakistan's intent to leverage spin-friendly conditions.
In a unique approach, Aamir Jamal will be the sole fast bowler in the playing XI, tasked with leading the pace attack. The changes aim to strengthen the team's performance and adapt to the conditions in Multan as they look to secure a strong position in the series.
England squad
England announced the team for the second test against Pakistan as Captain Ben Stokes returned to the team.
Ben Stokes could not play the first test due to injury.
Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum have confirmed England will make two changes to their team to face Pakistan in Multan for the second Test.
England Men have confirmed their XI for the second Test against Pakistan, which is set to commence on Tuesday in Multan.
Seamers Gus Atkinson and Chris Woakes are rested. England Captain Ben Stokes returns after missing the last four Test matches. He has fully recovered from a hamstring tear, which has kept him on the sidelines since early August.
Durham seamer Matt Potts returns to the side for the first time since the Lord’s Test against Sri Lanka at the end of August.
England's XI for the second Test Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith, Brydon Carse, Matt Potts, Jack Leach and Shoaib Bashir.
