RAWALPINDI: Uncapped Liam Livingstone will play his debut match of the red-ball format as England announced their playing XI for the opening Test of the historic three-match series against Pakistan, starting tomorrow here at Pindi Cricket Stadium.
Livingstone, 29, will receive his Test cap while Ben Duckett will make his return to England’s Test side after six years. He will replace the opener, Alex Lees, to partner with Zak Crawley at the top order.
Livingstone has been added on the side as an extra spinning option besides his capabilities with the bat as England are set to play their first Test in Pakistan after 17 years.
Veteran James Anderson, who last visited the country back in 2005, will lead the pace attack along with Ollie Robinson and skipper Ben Stokes. Anderson will also be playing his maiden Test on Pakistani home soil.
England Playing XI:
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pop, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Ben Foakes (WK), Liam Livingstone, Ollie Robinson, Jack Leach, James Anderson
