Shaheen Shah returns, Noman Ali set for comeback as Pakistan names squad for England Test

As for the pace attack, Aamer Jamal, who missed the Bangladesh Tests due to injury, has been declared fit for the first Test against England. Initially ruled out of the Bangladesh series, Jamal was named in the squad for the second Test but didn't make the final playing XI.

Additionally, Kamran Ghulam and Mohammad Ali have been left out despite being part of the squad for the Bangladesh Tests. Ghulam was called up for the second Test but did not get a chance to play, while Ali managed 2-88 in the first match but went wicketless in the second. The PCB statement read, “Due to the selection policy's emphasis on consistency and continuity, and the belief that 15 players are sufficient for a Test, they have been advised and encouraged to continue representing their teams in the Champions One-Day Cup and the President’s Cup, starting on 3 October, to ensure they stay match-ready through competitive cricket.”

Pakistan and England are set to clash in a three-match Test series, which is part of the ICC World Test Championship. The opening Test is scheduled to be held from October 7 to 11 at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan.