New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Pakistan have received a major boost ahead of their first Test match against England, with experienced batter Shan Masood returning to training, according to the ICC.

The upcoming three-match Test series between Pakistan and the hosts will be part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 cycle.

Masood sustained a finger injury during the opening Test of Pakistan's recent series against the West Indies in the Caribbean. He subsequently missed the second Test, where Pakistan ended a three-year wait for an away victory by defeating the hosts.

The left-handed batter resumed training with the Pakistan squad at Beckenham on Tuesday, raising hopes of his return for the opening Test against England in Leeds, b...