England squad for 3rd ENG vs PAK Test announced; pacer dropped
(Courtesy : ECB)
The third Test will be played from September 9 to 13.
England have announced their squad for the third Test against Pakistan, with the selectors making one change from the last game. The upcoming match will be another important assignment for the side, especially with ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 points at stake.
Joe Root continues to lead the team as England made one change to the XI. The squad features a combination of established Test players and younger members who provide additional options.
The Three Lions have already secured the series after winning the opening two Tests and now will look to complete a clean sweep.
Sonny Baker retains his place as Matthew Fisher misses out
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England have retained Sonny Baker for the third Test, while Matthew Fisher has been left out of the squad. The change leaves England with a 15-member group for the match.
The batting options include Root, Brook, Duckett, Pope, Gay, Lawrence, Cox and Smith. Jamie Smith can also take the wicketkeeping duties, giving England flexibility when selecting their batting order.
The selection also includes a strong mix of batting and bowling options, giving England flexibility when deciding their final combination. Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir and Ollie Robinson headline the bowling group.
The inclusion of Emilio Gay gives England another option at the top of the order. Gay has been included alongside several established players, while the middle order includes several players capable of contributing with the bat.
England will select their final XI before the Test, with conditions expected to play an important role in finding the balance between their batting and bowling units.
The third Test will give England another opportunity to collect valuable WTC points. With the teams competing across the 2025-27 championship cycle, every result contributes to their position in the standings.
England squad for 3rd ENG vs PAK Test
Joe Root (captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Sam Cook, Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Jamie Smith and Josh Tongue.
When and where will the third Test between England and Pakistan be played?
The third Test between England and Pakistan will be played from September 9 to 13 at Edgbaston, England.
Who will captain England in the third Test against Pakistan?
Joe Root will captain England.
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