Tue Oct 15 05:20:48 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan vs England 2nd Test: Babar Out, Multan to Host Battle

**Multan, Pakistan:** The second Test match of the three-match series between Pakistan and England is set to begin on October 15th in Multan. The hosts will be looking to bounce back after suffering a crushing defeat in the first Test by an innings and 47 runs, handing England a 1-0 lead in the series.

The second Test will see Pakistan missing their star batsman, Babar Azam, who has been dropped from the squad due to a slump in form. This comes as a surprise as Babar is generally a reliable performer for Pakistan.

The first Test saw a stellar performance from England’s Joe Root and Harry Brook, who combined for a massive 454-run partnership, setting up England’s dominant victory.

The second Test promises to be an exciting encounter with both sides eager to make their mark. Fans can catch the live action on Sky Sports Network, while Indian viewers can tune in on FanCode.

**Key Highlights:**

* The second Test begins on October 15th at 10:30 am local time in Multan.
* Babar Azam has been excluded from the Pakistan squad for the second Test.
* England will be looking to build on their strong start to the series.
* Fans can watch the match live on Sky Sports Network and FanCode.

**Pakistan Squad:** Shan Masood (Captain), Saud Shakeel (Vice-Captain), Aamer Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Haseebullah (Wicketkeeper), Kamran Ghulam, Mehran Mumtaz, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper), Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, and Zahid Mahmood.

**England Squad:** Ben Stokes (Captain), Joe Root, Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Brendon Carse, Jordan Cox, Jack Crawley, Ben Duckett, Josh Hall, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Jamie Smith, Ben Stone, and Chris Woakes.

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