England have named a 15‑man squad for the third and decisive Test against Pakistan, set to be played at Edgbaston from 9‑12 September. Joe Root’s team have already clinched an unassailable 2‑0 series lead following a dominant 194‑run win at Lord’s.
The home side will now aim to complete a series whitewash. England’s bowling unit was the standout at Lord’s, with seamer Ollie Robinson delivering a match‑winning spell. He recorded figures of 4/11 and 4/24, earning Player of the Match honors and helping England seize control of the series. Buoyed by this momentum, the selectors have largely retained the side that secured the second‑Test victory.
Baker retained as Carse remains unavailable
The headline selection call is the continued inclusion of Sonny Baker. The pacer stays in the 15‑man squad for the Edgbaston fixture, while Brydon Carse remains unavailable. Carse was omitted from the second‑Test squad after an incident outside a Derby nightclub on 22 August. The 31‑year‑old was briefly detained by police and remains under investigation.
Baker’s continued presence offers him another chance to stay within the England set‑up as the team gears up for the series‑ending match. England have decided not to reinstate Carse while the investigation continues.
Fisher omitted from squad
The sole other alteration to the previous squad is the omission of Matthew Fisher. His exit leaves England with a strong pool of fast‑bowling options for the Edgbaston Test. Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sam Cook, Robinson and Josh Tongue join Baker, giving the selectors a wealth of pace variety. Shoaib Bashir adds a spin dimension, while the batting line‑up remains brimming with experience and emerging talent.
Root will again lead the side as England seek to crown an impressive series with a final‑Test victory. Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Dan Lawrence and Jamie Smith give the batting lineup substantial depth, while Jordan Cox and Emilio Gay provide additional options. Archer’s inclusion adds further firepower to England’s attack, especially if Edgbaston’s conditions favor the fast bowlers.
England’s squad for the third Test against Pakistan: Joe Root (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Sam Cook, Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue
