Former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq will join the England squad as a consultant during their upcoming Test series against India. England will face India in a five-match Test series starting on November 9.
Mushtaq has previously worked with the England team during their home Test series against Pakistan. The 39-year-old will look to boost the inexperienced spin attack of Gareth Batty, Adil Rashid and Zafar Ansari against India. Mushtaq, who claimed 208 wickets in a 49-Test career, has previously worked with New Zealand and West Indies to.
There were concerns about Mushtaq getting an Indian visa, which have now been resolved, reported ESPNcricinfo. The former Pakistani cricketer has been given a 15-day visa and will join the England squad on November 2 ahead of the first Test in Rajkot.
