Pakistan cricket team will be looking to end their poor run of form in Test cricket at home when they host England at Multan Cricket Stadium in the opening game starting on October 7. Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the first match after failing to recover from his injury.

The first test match between Pakistan and England will begin at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday. English cricket team is in Pakistan to play the three-match test series.

Pakistan Test cricket team captain Shan Masood addressed the media Sunday and announced Pakistan's playing XI for the upcoming Test match against England. During the press conference, Masood highlighted the formidable challenge posed by the England team, particularly noting that Ben Stokes is considered one of the top all-rounders in the world.

Fast-bowling all-rounder Aamer Jamal has returned to the squad. Shaheen Afridi has replaced Mir Hamza after missing 2nd Test against Bangladesh.

England has announced their playing XI, against Pakistan for the first test starting from October 7 in Multan. The Durham seamer Brydon Carse, will be

England has aimed to challenge struggling Pakistan with a new-look pace attack in the opening test of a three-match series, starting in the searing heat of Multan on Monday.

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