He Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has fielded a 15-member squad for the two-match Test series against West Indieswhich is scheduled to start on January 17 in Multan. The squad sees seven changes from the previous series against South Africa, where Pakistan suffered a 0-2 defeat.
Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Huraira return
opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq has been remembered after his last appearance on the Australian tour, along with Mohamed Huraira. The duo will replace injured opener Saim Ayub and out-of-form Abdullah Shafique, aiming to provide stability in the top order.
Renewed Spin Attack
The spinning department has undergone a major overhaul with the off-spinner. Sajid Khan and the mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed returning to the lineup. They will be attached to the left arm spinner. Noman Aliforming a powerful three-pronged rotating attack.
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The Pace quartet rested; New faces in the fast bowling unit
Key markers Aamir Jamal, Mohammad Abbas, Mir Hamzaand Naseem Shah They have rested to manage their workload. Khurram Shahzad has kept its place, while Mohamed Ali has been withdrawn. Furthermore, the uncapped hitter Kashif Ali He has earned his first call.
batsman-wicketkeeper Haseebullahwho suffered a hand injury during the Cape Town test, has been replaced by former Pakistan U19 captain. Rohail Nazir.
Shaheen Afridi’s continued absence
Despite numerous changes, the fast bowler Shaheen Afridi still not available. Afridi was rested midway through the series against England and is yet to return to the Test team.
Pakistan squad for West Indies Tests
Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Kashif Ali, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper/batsman), Noman Ali, Rohail Nazir (wicketkeeper/batsman), Sajid Khan and Salman Ali Agha