[4][5] The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) finalized the bilateral series as a part of the 2023–2027 ICC Future Tours Programme.

[7][8] On 20 September 2024, the PCB announced that the second Test would be held in Multan, due to ongoing renovation work at the National Stadium, Karachi in preparation for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

[12] In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports secured a late deal to broadcast the series live on television,[13][14] whilst the BBC obtained the rights to provide radio coverage on Test Match Special.

[20] On the same day, the PCB announced that Zahid Mahmood would join the Pakistan squad in training, but that it would be reduced in size to 15 players before the first Test.

[22][23] Olly Stone was unavailable for the first Test, having planned to return to the United Kingdom three days prior to his wedding on 12 October.