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Pakistan win toss, elect to field against England in tri-nation series

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Pakistan have won both of their two matches in the series so far

LAHORE (Dunya News) - Pakistan won the toss and elected to field against England in the tri-nation series at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday.

Both teams took part in practice sessions at the stadium, with players working on their batting, bowling and fielding ahead of the match.

Pakistan have won both of their two matches in the series so far.

The match has been dedicated to Pink Day to raise awareness about breast cancer. Before the game, signed shirts of Pakistan players Shaheen Shah Afridi and Babar Azam will be put up for auction.

Proceeds from the auction will be used to support the treatment of women affected by breast cancer.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi also visited Gaddafi Stadium ahead of the match.

Meanwhile, Pakistan spinner Sufiyan Muqeem has been released from the squad for the ongoing series. According to the PCB, Muaz Sadaqat has been included in the squad as his replacement to bring greater balance to the team.

Teams:

Pakistan: Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Salman Ali Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Razaullah, Haris Rauf.

England: Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (captain), Jordan Cox (wicket-keeper), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Gus Atkinson, Henry Crocombe.

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