What’s in store for England’s long-awaited return to Pakistan

England are playing a cricket series in Pakistan. Shan Masood has been included in the World Cup squad. England are looking forward to the series. for the players who are returning to their squads after a long layoff due to injuries.

Shan Masood was a regular in the red-ball format for Pakistan. He played 25 matches for them. Masod played for Derbyshire in PSL this year. The 32-year-old is expected to replace Fakhar Zaman at No.3.

England have two openers in their squad for the series against Pakistan. Jason Roy is out injured and Jonny Bairstow is injured. Alex Hales and Phil Salt are the only other options. Hale has a better batting numbers since 2020. Salt has better strike-rate.

Mohammad Wasim Jr was an integral part of the Pakistani setup ahead of Asia Cup. Naseem Shah and Mohammad Nawaz underlined their influence on the team during the tournament.

England's return to Pakistan is long-awaited. Pakistan's management has a big headache as they have to decide who makes way for Wasim.

Naseem, Nawaz and Ifthikar Ahmed are all in form. Khushdil Shah's place is under scrutiny.

England are preparing for their series against Pakistan. Sam Curran is a batting all-rounder, a bowling allrounder and an opening bowler. He has played a lot at No.3 and No.,5 since his return from injury.

England are preparing for their return to Pakistan. Mark Wood and Chris Woakes are expected to return.

Mark Wood and Chris Woakes are both sure-shot starters for the T20I series against Australia. England have the worst average and strike-rate in the powerplay since 2022. Woake's numbers in powerplays are better than Wood's. Pakistan tour is a perfect opportunity for England to brush the rust off.