England and Pakistan face off in the third Test match at Edgbaston, marking the conclusion of the English cricket summer.
Key facts
- •England has named an unchanged squad for the final Test.
- •Pakistan has handed caps to debutants Ghazi Ghori, Razaullah, and Mohammad Imran.
- •Saim Ayub returns to the Test side for the first time since January 2025.
- •The match is the final Test of the English summer, starting at 11am BST.
- •Pakistan's team selection follows the removal of seven players and two coaches after the second Test.
The third and final Test match between England and Pakistan has commenced at Edgbaston. England enters the match with an unchanged squad, while Pakistan has made four changes to the XI that played at Lord's, including the introduction of three debutants.
Pakistan's Roster Changes
Pakistan has introduced Saim Ayub, Ghazi Ghori, Razaullah, and Mohammad Imran to their lineup. Saim Ayub, who recently arrived from the Caribbean Premier League, is expected to serve as the team's primary spin bowling option. These changes follow a decision by the Pakistan Cricket Board to move on from seven players and two coaches following the second Test at Lord's.
Context of the Final Test
The match serves as the conclusion to a summer that saw England transition through various leadership changes, moving from Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum to Joe Root and Marcus Trescothick. Pakistan's tour has been marked by significant personnel turnover and an investigation into team discipline and conduct.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Guardian Sport.
