Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are currently preparing for the upcoming Test series against England which is scheduled to start from October 7. The first two Test matches will be played at Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan whereas Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will witness the third clash.
Pakistan who recently suffered their biggest loss against Bangladesh will reportedly make changes in their squad. England are set to arrive in Pakistan on October 3 for a three-Test series beginning in Multan on October 7, with the Pakistan Cricket Board selectors expected to announce the Test squad after the Champions Cup final on Sunday.
Masood, who has captained Pakistan in five Tests without a win, will meet with head coach Jason Gillespie and national selectors Muhammad Yousuf and Asad Shafiq in Faisalabad this week to strategize for the upcoming series against England.
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The last time England came to Pakistan during the 2022/23 season, they white-washed the Babar Azam-led side 3-0.
"While white-ball head coach, Gary Kirsten has identified some new young players from the Champions Cup for T20 and ODI sides, Gillespie and high-performance coach, Tim Nielsen, have still not made up their mind on any new probables for the Test series against England," a source told PTI.
The source added that the batting order was unlikely to change much with Shan, Babar, Saud Shakeel, Abdullah Shafique, Salman Ali Agha, Muhammad Rizwan, Kamran Ghulam, Muhammad Huraira in line for selection.
"The selectors are considering the inclusion of some new spinners for the three-match series but first it has to be decided what sort of pitches would be prepared in Multan and Rawalpindi (the venues for the three Tests)," the source added.
Since 2022, Pakistan has faced tough challenges at home, losing series against Australia, England, and Bangladesh, and only managing to draw the series against New Zealand.
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