By Hamza Hameed Mirza

The ODI series between Pakistan and England is going to start today, the two teams will face each other at Sophia Gardens Cardiff.

Before the match, the Pakistani and English squad’s corona test was negative. Two days ago, the entire England squad was changed due to corona. English all-rounder Ben Stokes has been given the leadership of the team. Other players include Saqib Mehmood, Greek Orton and David Paine. , John Simpson, Zack Crowley, Louis Gregory, Dan Lawrence, Jamesons, Matt Parkinson, David Millan, Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jack Ball, Danny Burgess, Braden Chase, Tom Helm and Will Jacks.

Interestingly, there are nine players in the new England squad who have yet to represent the national team in international cricket. This will be the first time in a series between Pakistan and England that such a large number of players have been selected. Day cap will be given.

England is facing the challenge of retaining the third position in the ODI series against Pakistan. If they lose the series to Pakistan, India will come to the third position. Pakistan will retain the sixth position. The national team has not won the series in England since 1974.

Saud Shakeel is likely to make his debut in the Pakistan team while Sohaib Maqsood is likely to be included in the team to support the middle order of the national team.