PAK vs ENG | Rehan Ahmed joins England squad as team leans on spin for the third Test
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has unveiled their playing XI for the upcoming third Test against Pakistan at Rawalpindi. Key changes feature the inclusion of Gus Atkinson in the squad, alongside the recall of Rehan Ahmed, aimed at strengthening the spin attack for the Three Lions.
Ahmed made his international debut in Pakistan two years ago, becoming the youngest player to represent England in Test cricket at just 18 years old. He made an impressive start, taking 5-48 in his third Test in Karachi, making him the third-youngest player to achieve a five-wicket haul on debut. Ahmed and Atkinson replace Matthew Potts and Brydon Carse from the squad in the second Test, highlighting England's strategic shift as they aim for victory in this crucial match in the WTC cycle.
England playing XI against Pakistan for the third Test: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (captain), Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Gus Atkinson, Rehan Ahmed, Jack Leach, and Shoaib Bashir.
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