England has announced their playing XI for the final Test match against Pakistan, which is scheduled to be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi starting from October 24. It is worth mentioning that, after a massive defeat in the second Test match of the series, England have brought their key spinner Rehan Ahmed back into the team for the final Test match. England have unveiled their playing XI for the final Test, signaling a clear intent to rely heavily on spin against Pakistan. In the second Test, England struggled against Pakistan’s spin attack, as Sajid Khan and Niman Ali took all 20 wickets between them. Riding high after their 152-run victory in that match, Pakistan leveled the series 1-1 and celebrated their first home win in over three years. Also Read: Scott Boland Traps Steve Smith for a Duck In The Sheffield Shield After losing the first Test, Pakistan took a bold move by preparing a heavy spin-friendly track in Multan, which worked in their favor. The pitch in Rawalpindi is expected to offer similar assistance to spinners. Keeping this in mind, England have made two changes to their lineup. Pacer Gus Atkinson and spinner Rehan Ahmed replace Brydon Carse and Matthew Potts for the crucial decider. đLocked in: Our XI for the final Test pic.twitter.com/RNn82j4ZD4 — England Cricket (@englandcricket) October 22, 2024 The rest of the squad remains unchanged, as England looks to bounce back from their dismal batting display in the second Test match. England playing XI for the 3rd Test vs Pakistan â Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, â Ollie Pope, â Joe Root, â Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith, â Gus Atkinson, â Rehan Ahmed, â Jack Leach, â Shoaib Bashir.