Mon Oct 07 09:12:03 UTC 2024: ## England and Pakistan Gear Up for First Test in Multan
**Multan, Pakistan:** The first Test match between Pakistan and England kicked off today at the Multan Cricket Stadium, with Pakistan winning the toss and electing to bat first. Both captains, Ollie Pope of England and Shan Masood of Pakistan, expressed their confidence in their respective teams.
Pope, who will be leading England in the absence of Ben Stokes, acknowledged the challenging conditions and said he was prepared for the hot weather. He also indicated that England would have chosen to bat first had they won the toss, hoping to exploit any moisture in the pitch early on.
Masood, meanwhile, highlighted the strong batting lineups of both teams and emphasized the importance of converting winning positions into victories for Pakistan. He acknowledged that recent missed opportunities have been frustrating, but expressed his belief that this team has the potential to turn things around.
The match will not be telecast live in India, but fans can follow the action live on the FanCode app and website.
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