England have recalled Rehan Ahmed as part of a three-pronged spin attack for
the series-deciding third Test against Pakistan.
Durham pair Brydon Carse and Matthew Potts miss out, while Jack Leach and Shoaib Bashir retain their places, with Joe Root also a part-time spin option.
Ahmed last featured for England in a Test series during their tour of India in February, but the 20-year-old has a good track record in the sub-continent, taking a five-for on debut in 2022.
Gus Atkinson returns as the sole specialist seamer, backed up by captain and all-rounder Ben Stokes.
England convincingly beat Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs in the first Test before the hosts levelled the series in the second in Multan leaving it all to play for in the third and final Test, live on Sky Sports, as the sides meet in Rawalpindi.
Live Test Cricket
Thursday 24th October 5:30am
England XI for the third Test:
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith, Gus Atkinson, Rehan Ahmed, Jack Leach, Shoaib Bashir.
First Test: Multan – October 7-11 – England won by an innings and 47 runs
Second Test: Multan – October 15-19 – Pakistan won by 152 runs
Third Test: Rawalpindi – October 24-28
Watch the third and final Test between Pakistan and England live on Sky Sports Cricket and Main Event from 5.30am ahead of the first ball at 6am on Thursday, October 24 as the sides head to Rawalpindi.