Archive · 2 Sep 2026
England Name 15-Member Squad for Decisive Pakistan Test
England has chosen 15 players for its last Test match against Pakistan.
The game will take place at Edgbaston on September 9.
Joe Root will be the captain.
The team includes batters such as Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope and Jamie Smith.
It also has several fast bowlers, including Jofra Archer.
Shoaib Bashir is the squad's spin-bowling option.
England won the previous Test at Lord's.
Now, the team wants to end the series with another win.
England have named a 15-member squad for the third and final Test against Pakistan.
The match will be played at Edgbaston next Wednesday, September 9.
Joe Root will captain England in the final Test.
Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sam Cook, Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue are included among the fast-bowling options.
England won the second Test at Lord's and aim to finish the series with another victory.
- Who
- England and Pakistan, with Joe Root captaining England.
- What
- England announced a 15-member squad for the third and final Test.
- When
- The match is scheduled for next Wednesday, September 9.
- Where
- Edgbaston.
- Why
- England are seeking to build on their second-Test victory at Lord's and finish the series strongly.
- Match
- Third and final Test between England and Pakistan
- Venue
- Edgbaston
- Scheduled date
- Next Wednesday, September 9
- Squad size
- 15 players
- Captain
- Joe Root
- Previous result
- England beat Pakistan in the second Test at Lord's
- Spin option
- Shoaib Bashir