Left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Amir will join the Pakistan squad following the birth of his second daughter after initially pulling out of the England tour, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Monday.
The white-ball specialist underwent Covid-19 tests on Monday and they must register two negative results before they can join the squad in England, the board added.
"If their first tests return negative, they will be moved to a bio-secure environment in Lahore where their second tests will be conducted on Wednesday, with the expected departures over the weekend," the PCB said.
All-rounder Khushdil Shah will miss the first Test against England with a fractured thumb, the board revealed.
Khushdil has been ruled out for up to three weeks after injuring his left thumb while batting during a training session in Derby.
Team mate Abid Ali also survived a scare after being struck on the helmet while fielding at forward short-leg during an intra-squad match on Sunday.
"Abid is absolutely fine and will be available to resume training on Wednesday following Tuesday's rest day," team doctor Sohail Saleem said.
"He underwent a precautionary CT scan which has also returned normal."
The three-Test series begins in Manchester on August 5, with the last two matches in Southampton.
Pakistan will also play three Twenty20 Internationals against England with Manchester hosting all the matches.
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The stats
Ship name: MSC Bellissima
Ship class: Meraviglia Class
Delivery date: February 27, 2019
Gross tonnage: 171,598 GT
Passenger capacity: 5,686
Crew members: 1,536
Number of cabins: 2,217
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Timeline
2012-2015
The company offers payments/bribes to win key contracts in the Middle East
May 2017
The UK SFO officially opens investigation into Petrofac’s use of agents, corruption, and potential bribery to secure contracts
September 2021
Petrofac pleads guilty to seven counts of failing to prevent bribery under the UK Bribery Act
October 2021
Court fines Petrofac £77 million for bribery. Former executive receives a two-year suspended sentence
December 2024
Petrofac enters into comprehensive restructuring to strengthen the financial position of the group
May 2025
The High Court of England and Wales approves the company’s restructuring plan
July 2025
The Court of Appeal issues a judgment challenging parts of the restructuring plan
August 2025
Petrofac issues a business update to execute the restructuring and confirms it will appeal the Court of Appeal decision
October 2025
Petrofac loses a major TenneT offshore wind contract worth €13 billion. Holding company files for administration in the UK. Petrofac delisted from the London Stock Exchange
November 2025
180 Petrofac employees laid off in the UAE
