Pakistan has officially announced its playing XI for the second Test match, making four changes from the previous lineup. Notably, Kamran Ghulam is set to make his international debut. The team will feature three specialist spinners: Sajid Khan, Nauman Ali, and Zaid Mahmood, indicating Pakistan’s strategy to capitalize on the spin-friendly conditions.
In a distinctive approach, Aamir Jamal will be the only fast bowler in the playing XI, tasked with spearheading the pace attack. These changes aim to bolster the team’s performance as they adapt to the conditions in Multan and strive to secure a strong position in the series.
Meanwhile, England has announced its lineup for the second Test, which begins on Tuesday in Multan. Captain Ben Stokes returns after missing the first Test due to injury and has fully recovered from a hamstring tear that sidelined him since early August.
England will implement two changes to their team, resting seamers Gus Atkinson and Chris Woakes. Matt Potts makes his return 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 includes: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith, Brydon Carse, Matt Potts, Jack Leach, and Shoaib Bashir.
