England has officially named a 15-member squad for the upcoming third and final Test against Pakistan, scheduled to take place at Edgbaston from September 9 to 13. With a commanding 2-0 lead in the series, England has opted to retain the same winning combination that has brought them success in the first two matches of this ICC World Test Championship cycle.
Among the notable inclusions is uncapped pacer Sonny Baker, who remains in the squad, while Matthew Fisher has been omitted from the bowling lineup. The team will be captained by Joe Root, who has been pivotal in leading the side through a successful series thus far. The pace attack will feature Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sam Cook, Ollie Robinson, and Josh Tongue, while Shoaib Bashir will serve as the specialist spinner.
England's batting order is bolstered by the presence of Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, and Jamie Smith, all of whom have contributed significantly to the team's performance in the series. The squad for the final Test is as follows: Joe Root (captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Sam Cook, Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Jamie Smith, and Josh Tongue.
The English side secured the series victory with a dominant 194-run win at Lord’s, showcasing their bowling prowess and tactical acumen. This victory not only clinched the series but also propelled England above Sri Lanka in the World Test Championship standings, placing them sixth. This resurgence comes after a challenging period for the team, which included a 4-1 defeat in the Ashes series against Australia and a 2-1 home series loss to New Zealand earlier this summer.
On the other hand, Pakistan finds itself at the bottom of the World Test Championship table and is determined to avoid a series whitewash. The team will be looking to regroup and put forth a strong performance in the final Test to salvage pride after two heavy defeats. In the first Test at Headingley, England triumphed by an innings and 103 runs, followed by the second Test victory at Lord’s.
The upcoming match at Edgbaston will be crucial for both teams, with England aiming to continue their winning streak and Pakistan striving to turn the tide in their favor. The series schedule is as follows: the first Test took place from August 19-23 at Headingley, where England won by an innings and 103 runs, the second Test was held from August 27-31 at Lord’s, resulting in a 194-run victory for England, and the final Test will run from September 9-13 at Edgbaston.
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