England start preparations for Pakistan Test tour in Abu Dhabi

England men's cricket team is currently in Abu Dhabi, preparing for the three-match Test series in Pakistan.

Ben Stokes' side is scheduled to play three Tests from December 1 to 21. The side will arrive in Islamabad on November 27 after playing a three-day practice game against England Lions.

 

 

The first Test will be played in Rawalpindi on December 1. The second Test will be held in Multan on Friday, December 9, while the final Test will be held in the National Stadium in Karachi on Saturday, December 17.

England toured Pakistan in September-October this year for seven-match T20I series. The touring party won the series 4-3.

Schedule of Tests

 

  • December 1-5 – 1st Test, Rawalpindi
  • December 9-13 – 2nd Test, Multan
  • December 17-21 – 3rd Test, Karachi

England squad

Ben Stokes (c), James Anderson, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ben Foakes (wk), Will Jacks, Keaton Jennings, Jack Leach, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root and Mark Wood.

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