England will tour Pakistan for the second time in two years after announcing a three-Test series in Multan, Karachi and Rawalpindi in October.

England made their first Test trip to Pakistan for 17 years in 2022 when Ben Stokes’s side won the series 3-0 at the same venues they will visit later this year.

Just a week after England’s home summer programme finishes on September 29, following their white-ball series against Australia, the first Test against Pakistan will start in Multan on October 7.

The Karachi Test gets under way on October 15, with the series concluding in Rawalpindi with a match beginning on October 24.

England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive officer Richard Gould said: “We’re really excited to be returning to Pakistan for this three-match men’s Test tour in October.

“Our last men’s Test tour of Pakistan produced some memorable matches and I’m sure fans can look forward to more exciting cricket across this forthcoming series.”

England have three Tests against New Zealand scheduled for December and also have limited-overs assignments against the West Indies in November and India in the new year.