Ahmed, 18, is a leg-spinning all-rounder for Leicestershire who has performed simply three first-class matches in his profession.
“He’s got a vast array of shots. And obviously a wrist-spinner is great to be able to have in your team, especially in these conditions,” stated captain Ben Stokes of Ahmed’s inclusion, with the pitch in Karachi anticipated to supply extra spin than these in Rawalpindi or Multan.
“We brought him into the squad to try and get him amongst us and experience what it’s like being in this cricket team and we’ve been very impressed with what we’ve seen.
“It’s exciting times for Rehan especially, and he was very excited when we gave him the nod that he was going to play last night.”
At 18 years and 126 days outdated, Ahmed breaks the report that had stood since 1949 and was beforehand held by former England captain Brian Shut.
Rehan Ahmed will break an England Test report that has stood for 73 years in Karachi
/ Getty PhotographsHe’s considered one of two modifications to the XI with Ben Foakes returning to maintain wicket instead of James Anderson and Ahmed taking part in as an alternative of Will Jacks.
“No problem at all,” Stokes replied as as to whether there have been any points with Anderson’s health. “We just feel the decision was made just for looking after him to be honest. We’ve won the series two-nil and looking at what we’ve got coming up we felt like there was a good decision and a good time across the game to rest him.”
With one Test to play, England have a possibility to change into the primary group to whitewash Pakistan of their residence situations. Stokes, nonetheless, has tried to attract any consideration away from that and focus England on following the method that has received them this far.
“We obviously want to win this Test,” stated Stokes, “it would be great to leave here winning 3-0 but the big thing for my message to the group was concentrating on the process and not worrying too much about the outcome.”
To maintain spirits excessive, England had a six-hitting competitors at coaching with Stokes taking up Harry Brook and coach Brendon McCullum. Brook took the honours.
“From past experiences on away tours, coming to the end of them it feels like you count the days down until you get home,” Stokes added.
“I wanted to make sure that we didn’t feel like that and a big part of what we’re doing, especially out here, is to enjoy the time we’ve spent together. And I just wanted to continue that and add a little bit of fun into the morning session.”
