England squad announced for 1st Test against Pakistan, Butler gets another chance

England squad announced for 1st Test against Pakistan

New Delhi The England cricket team has announced the squad for the first Test to be played against Pakistan after the series win against West Indies. There has been no change in the squad that landed against the Windies. The first match of the three-match series is to be played between England and Pakistan from 5 August.

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England cricket team selector James Taylor on Wednesday announced a 14-man squad for the first match against Pakistan to be played in Manchester. No changes have been made to the team that played in the last Test against the West Indies. The pair of veteran James Anderson and Stuart Broad will once again be seen together. At the same time, wicketkeeper Jose Butler has also been given another chance.

England's 14-man squad

Joe Root (captain), James Anderson, Joffra Archer, Dominic Bess, Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jose Butler, Jack Crowley, Sam Curran, Ollie Pope, Dom Sibley, Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood

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England vs Pakistan Test series schedule

The first Test match will be played against England at Mantester from 5 August. The second match will be played from August 13 to 17 while the third match will be held from August 21 to 25. Both of these matches will take place in Southampton.