Shan Masood announces Pakistan XI for Multan Test against England

Pakistan Test cricket captain Shan Masood has revealed the team’s XI for the upcoming Test match against England, which will take place in Multan. Speaking to the media on Sunday, Masood spoke about the challenges his team will face, particularly highlighting the talent of England all-rounder Ben Stokes, who he described as one of the best in the world.

The line-up for this crucial match includes key players such as Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafiq, Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha, Aamir Jamal, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed.

During the press conference, Masood expressed confidence in his team’s abilities, highlighting the advantage of playing at home. He said England’s overall strength would not be weakened by the absence of any one player. “The series is being played in Pakistan and we have home advantage,” he pointed out.

Reflecting on Pakistan’s low losses in previous encounters with England, Masood stressed the importance of strategic preparation. He noted that England’s style of play is well known and Pakistan must focus on executing the right tactics to control their opponents in the next match.

Masood’s optimism about the team’s prospects remains high as they prepare for what promises to be a very competitive series at home.