Rawalpindi: Amid much interest, the first Test between Pakistan and England could be canceled after six English players caught a virus and are not well. As reported by dailymail.co.uk, it is not COVID, yet it is not known what is the virus. The English team is being served food by a chef they are carrying on tour. Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Keaton Jennings, Ollie Pope and Joe Root are some of the English cricketers who are said to be fit to play the 1st Test on December 1. This news would come as a massive setback for fans who would be hoping to see the two nations battle it out on Pakistan soil in a Test after 17 years.
Amid speculations that the match could be canceled or postponed, England media manager Danny Ruben confirmed that the game is on as there are 14 players available. He also went on to confirm that members of the playing squad have been infected by a virus. Finally, he signed off by saying that it is a bit too early to make speculations.
The cancellation is not confirmed as yet. England has already named its XI on the eve of the Test.
We have named our XI for our first Men’s Test against Pakistan!
🧢 A Test debut for @liaml4893
👋 Welcome back @benduckett1🇵🇰 #PAKvENG 🏴 pic.twitter.com/Clellsv9C4
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) November 29, 2022
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