The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled a 15-member squad for the two-match Test series towards West Indies, scheduled to start on January 17 in Multan. The squad sees seven adjustments from the earlier collection towards South Africa, the place Pakistan suffered a 0-2 defeat.
Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Huraira return
Opening batter Imam-ul-Haq has been recalled after his final look on the tour of Australia, together with Mohammad Huraira. The duo will substitute injured opener Saim Ayub and out-of-form Abdullah Shafique, aiming to supply stability on the high order.
Revamped spin assault
The spin division has undergone a big overhaul with off-spinner Sajid Khan and thriller spinner Abrar Ahmed returning to the lineup. They are going to be part of left-arm spinner Noman Ali, forming a potent three-pronged spin assault.
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Tempo quartet rested; New faces in quick bowling unit
Key pacers Aamir Jamal, Mohammad Abbas, Mir Hamza, and Naseem Shah have been rested to handle their workload. Khurram Shahzad has retained his place, whereas Mohammad Ali has been recalled. Moreover, uncapped batter Kashif Ali has earned his maiden call-up.
Wicketkeeper-batter Haseebullah, who sustained a hand harm throughout the Cape City Check, has been changed by former Pakistan U19 captain Rohail Nazir.
Shaheen Afridi’s continued absence
Regardless of the quite a few adjustments, quick bowler Shaheen Afridi stays unavailable. Afridi was rested halfway via the collection towards England and has but to return to the Check squad.
Pakistan squad for the West Indies Exams
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/batter), Noman Ali, Rohail Nazir (wicketkeeper/batter), Sajid Khan, and Salman Ali Agha
