England include Shoaib Bashir, Matthew Potts for fifth Ashes Test at SCG
England have made two changes to their squad ahead of the series decider, bringing in off-spinner Shoaib Bashir and fast bowler Matthew Potts.
England have made two changes to their squad ahead of the series decider, bringing in off-spinner Shoaib Bashir and fast bowler Matthew Potts.
It is understood that space in England's schedule in 2022 has been agreed to be kept for the Test. There are thoughts of the one Test likely to complete the 2021 Test series which India currently leads 2-1.
Newman said England cancelling the tour citing mental and physical well-being of players more than security issues in Pakistan smacked of "hypocrisy".
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) then said that they will decide on whether next month's tour of Pakistan can go ahead in the next 48 hours
BCCI secretary Jay Shah said that the offer for two extra T20Is will stand if the ECB agrees to amicably resolve the standoff over the fifth Test
England has not played in Pakistan since the 2005-06 season when the team toured for a Test and one-day series.
Cricket Australia announced the name of the players to give them adequate time to prepare, with a final squad to be announced if the tour goes ahead.
England were scheduled to visit India in September to play three One Day Internationals (ODI) and as many Twenty-20 Internationals (T20I).
This will be the first time when international cricket will be played with new set of changed rules put forward by International Cricket Council (ICC) looking at the virus threat.
The T20 Vitality Blast competition will remain unchanged, with two unqualified cricketers already permitted in the competition.
