England has announced a 17-member squad for the three-match Test series against Pakistan starting October 7, with Captain Ben Stokes and opener Zak Crawley returning from injuries. The squad includes two uncapped players, Jordan Cox and Brydon Carse, while Dan Lawrence has been dropped. Spin bowlers Jack Leach and Rehan Ahmed are also set to make their return, bolstering the spin department crucial for subcontinent conditions. The pace attack will be led by Chris Woakes, compensating for the absence of Mark Wood due to an elbow stress fracture. Venues for the series are yet to be confirmed, with possible relocations due to renovations of major stadiums in Pakistan.