Champions Trophy: Pakistan opt to bowl against England in first semi-final

Muhammad Amir developed a back injury during yesterday’s practice session and will not be in the playing eleven today. He is replaced by Ruman Raees, 25-year-old left-arm medium-fast bowler from Karachi.

Additionally, Shadab Khan will be replacing Faheem Ashraf for today’s match.

Morgan’s side is sporting one change from its match against Australia as Jonny Bairstow replaces Jason Roy.

The match is expected to go ahead uninterrupted with only a slim chance of rain later in the day.

Teams

Pakistan: Azhar Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Sarfraz Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Rumman Raees, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Junaid Khan

England: JM Bairstow, AD Hales, JE Root, EJG Morgan*, JC Buttler, BA Stokes, MM Ali, AU Rashid, LE Plunkett, MA Wood, JT Ball

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