Prior to the Multan Test, Pakistan faces an injury concern as Naseem Shah is reportedly doubtful.

After being spotted with a lingering shoulder niggle, Naseem Shah's participation in the second Test against England in Multan hangs by a thread.The injury of the speedsters has added to the teams' woes, as Pakistan's fast-bowling resources are already depleted as a result of the absence of Shaheen Shah Afridi and Harris Rauf.Rauf has been banned from the series after fracturing his quadriceps.Naseem was Pakistan's star bowler in Rawalpindi, but the rest of the attack was hammered by England's batters.His five wickets had no effect on England's first innings.However, he threw in the ball from the boundary without looking concerned, as if protecting his shoulder.He bowled through the remainder of the Test, clutching his shoulder at times but mostly appearing unconcerned.

After Rauf was ruled out, Pakistan considered calling him up, but instead decided against it.It increases the likelihood of Mohammad Wasim Jnr making his debut, because he and Mohammad Ali, who made his debut in Rawalpindi, are the only specialist fast bowlers in the squad.VuuklePakistan also has Faheem Ashraf, an allrounder whose bowling has enhanced the pace attack.Wasim has only played seven first-class matches, and unlike Rauf, who had only played eight first-class games before his debut, has been a regular starter in Pakistan's white ball scheme.England defeated Pakistan in the first test by 74 runs in a thrilling counter.The Asian side fell further down in the standings to face the World Test Championship final at The Oval, with Pakistan leading the way with a 72.73 win rate, while Pakistan is fifth with a 46.67 win rate.