Northants Pair Zaib and Sales Set to Take on Pakistan in First Test Warm-up Match
Shan Masood returned to batting under medical supervision as Pakistan used nets and drills to assess fitness before the England series.
- On Tuesday, Pakistan's Test squad trained at Kent County Cricket Club in Beckenham, with seasoned opener Shan Masood returning to batting under medical supervision following his injury recovery.
- The training session prepares the squad for the three-match Test series against England, which begins on August 19 at Headingley in Leeds, with management focusing on adapting to local conditions.
- Starting Thursday, Pakistan will face a 14-man Professional County Club Select squad in a warm-up match, allowing team management to assess players and fine-tune combinations before the opening Test.
- Sussex all-rounder Tom Haines will captain the squad, coached by England Under-19s coach Mike Yardy, with senior internationals Shoaib Bashir and Matt Fisher selected to strengthen the opposition.
- Pakistan enters the series after squaring their two-match series at 1-1 following an eight-wicket Test win over the West Indies in Port last week, providing momentum heading into England competition.
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Northampton Chronicle & Echo
Northants pair Zaib and Sales set to take on Pakistan in first Test warm-up match
Northants pair James Sales and Saif Zaib have been named in the Professional County Club Select squad to play a three-day game against Pakistan this week.
Babar Azam returns to ICC Test top 10, Shan Masood returns to training ahead of England series
Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan, has made a significant comeback, re-entering the top ten Test rankings. Abdullah Shafique and Sajid Khan have also shown impressive progress in their rankings. Leading the Test batters is Travis Head, while Jasprit Bumrah sits atop the bowlers. In the all-rounders category, Ravindra Jadeja maintains his stronghold. Meanwhile, Shan Masood is back in training as the team gears up for the upcoming England series.
The New Indian Express
LatestlyPakistan get boost as injured Shan Masood returns to training ahead of England Test series
The upcoming three-match Test series between Pakistan and the hosts will be part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 cycle.
Pakistan get boost as injured Shan Masood returns to training ahead of England Test series - The Tribune
Pakistan have received a major boost ahead of their first Test match against England, with experienced batter Shan Masood returning to training, according to the ICC.
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