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The lead-up to the second Test has been quite eventful, with Pakistan making every effort to ensure a different outcome than the first match. The turning nature of the pitch is expected to push the game at a rapid pace, while the scorching sun, with temperatures forecasted to remain in the high 30s Celsius, will further challenge the players.
The hosts have named three specialist spinners in their playing XI and confirmed that highly-rated batter Kamran Ghulam will replace Babar Azam in the lineup.
The tourists finalized their side after Monday's training session, with Ben Stokes returning as captain, nine weeks after suffering a hamstring injury. Matt Potts is the other change in the XI from last week's stunning victory, while Chris Woakes and Gus Atkinson have been rested.
Teams:
Pakistan (Playing XI): Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood(c), Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Agha Salman, Aamer Jamal, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Zahid Mahmood
England (Playing XI): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes(c), Jamie Smith(w), Matthew Potts, Brydon Carse, Jack Leach, Shoaib Bashir
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