Alongside Shaheen Afridi, Aamer Jamal has also returned after being left out of the last series due to injury. The first two Tests will be played in Multan and the third match will be hosted in Rawalpindi. Pakistan were humbled at their home by Bangladesh, who won the series 2-0 against the hosts. Meanwhile, England are coming off a successful summer and will aim to dominate Pakistan at home. Shan Masood will continue to lead the side as Pakistan have decided to go with three seamers and Abrar Ahmed as the only specialist spinner in the lineup. Salman Ali Agha could also be used as a part-time off-spinner as and when needed. Star left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi was dropped from Pakistan's playing XI for the 2nd Test against Bangladesh in August-September. Pakistan's Playing XI Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Aamir Jamal, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed.