The first Test of the three-match series between Pakistan and England starts on August 5 in Old Trafford, Manchester.

For the first Test, the Pakistan cricket team reached Manchester from Derby on Saturday and held its first practice session at Old Trafford on Sunday. The practice session was attended by 20 shortlisted players for the test.

The national cricketers practiced batting, bowling and fielding and tried to adjust to the conditions.

On the other hand, Pakistan cricket team head coach Misbah-ul-Haq also consulted other members of the team management and captain Azhar Ali on the final XI and considered the choice of bowling combination.

Sources said that the top six batsmen have been agreed upon but the final decision on the option of going with two spinners or one spinner has not been taken yet.

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Derby: Pakistan national men’s cricket squad is celebrating Eid-ul-Adha today in Derby.

The team offered Eid Namaz under the imamat of Sarfaraz Ahmed. After Namaz-e-Eid team members took photos and selfies together.

Pakistan cricket team is currently staying in bio-secure environment in Derby and will play its first Test on 5 August against England at the Old Trafford behind closed doors.

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