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England opener Emilio Gay has been named in the 14-member PCC Select XI squad to face Pakistan.
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Who will feature for the PCC Select XI?
Test players Shoaib Bashir, Emilio Gay, Matt Fisher and James Rew will headline a 14-member Professional County Club (PCC) Select XI for their three-day fixture against Pakistan, beginning at Beckenham on Thursday, August 13.
Sussex all-rounder Tom Haines will captain the side, with Mike Yardy taking charge as head coach. The squad combines promising young players with cricketers boasting domestic and international experience.
What is the latest on Shan Masood?
Pakistan batter Shan Masood has resumed training with his teammates ahead of the three-Test series against England, which starts on August 19 and runs until September 13.
However, it is still unclear whether Masood will feature in the warm-up game as he continues his return to full fitness.
What does the squad look like?
The squad includes Shoaib Bashir, Luc Benkenstein, Caleb Falconer, Matt Fisher, Emilio Gay, Nathan Gilchrist, Tom Haines, Josh Hull, Manny Lumsden, James Rew, James Sales, Charlie Tear, Noah Thain and Saif Zaib.
The fixture will provide Pakistan with valuable preparation ahead of their challenging Test series in England.
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