Both teams have picked three seamers and two spinners, a balance they may regret if the pitch is as grassy as suggested.
Pakistan are in a bit of a mess, and were recently beaten 2-0 at home by Bangladesh, yet that often makes them more dangerous especially now that Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah are back in the side.
England's last tour of Pakistan, the remarkable 3-0 win in 2022 that elevated Ben Stokes to the ranks of truly great captains.
Both captains named their XIs in advance, which saves us engaging in futile speculation. Brydon Carse, who has jumped the cab rank in the last six weeks, will make his Test debut for England.
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