Mon Oct 07 08:52:15 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Announces Playing XI for First Test Against England
**Multan, Pakistan:** Pakistan has announced its playing XI for the first Test match against England, which begins on October 7th in Multan. The team, captained by Shan Masood, was confirmed by the skipper during a press conference on Sunday, October 6th.
The selection sees the return of star fast bowlers Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah, both of whom missed the last Test against Bangladesh. All-rounder Amir Jamal also makes a comeback to the playing XI after a nine-month hiatus. Jamal was instrumental in Pakistan’s tour of Australia earlier this year, where he was named Player of the Series after scoring 143 runs and taking 18 wickets.
The inclusion of these key players strengthens Pakistan’s batting and bowling lineups, adding to the anticipation of a thrilling series.
**Pakistan’s Playing XI for the First Test:**
* Saim Ayub
* Abdullah Shafique
* Shan Masood (Captain)
* Babar Azam
* Saud Shakeel
* Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper)
* Salman Agha
* Shaheen Afridi
* Abrar Ahmed
* Amir Jamal
* Naseem Shah
England has already announced its squad for the first Test. The series will consist of three Test matches, with the first two being played in Pakistan and the final match in England.
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