The England Cricket Board has announced a 15-member squad for the third Test against Pakistan, with the hosts holding a decisive 2-0 lead in the series.

Brydon Carse and Matthew Fisher have been dropped from the England squad, while Sonny Baker has been included.

The 15-member squad includes captain Joe Root, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Sam Cook, Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Jamie Smith and Josh Tongue.

The third Test between Pakistan and England will begin on September 9. Pakistan lost the first Test by an innings and 103 runs and the second Test by a heavy margin of 194 runs.

Mohsin Naqvi admits Pakistan’s Test poor performance

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Senator Mohsin Naqvi has said that he is neither afraid of criticism nor does he worry about it, adding that he is deeply saddened by the national team’s poor performance.

Speaking to Geo News, Mohsin Naqvi said that what was done in England was necessary, adding that there are other matters besides performance that are currently being looked into. He said that this is not the time to talk about anything other than cricket.

He further said that he has neither been afraid of criticism nor does he fear it now, adding that criticism from those who have achieved nothing themselves does not affect him.

The PCB chairman also said that if a great player like Wasim Akram speaks, he would take it seriously. He added that those who say he does not give time to cricket “know nothing.”

He said that he accepts that Pakistan’s performance in Test cricket has been very poor and urged people to maintain confidence in the players, adding that he would not tolerate their humiliation.

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