The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the 15-member team for two-match Test series against West Indiascheduled to begin on January 17 in Multan. The squad sees seven changes from the previous series against South Africa, which Pakistan lost 2-0.
Imam-ul-Haq and Muhammad return to Hurair
Opening dough Imam-ul-Haq was recalled after his last performance on the Australian tour with Muhammad Hureira. The duo will replace the injured opener Saim Ayub and the out-of-form Abdullah Shafiq, with the main aim of providing stability.
Updated spin attack
The spin section has been overhauled significantly with an off-spinner Sajid Khan and mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed returns to the lineup. They will join the left arm spinner Noman Aliforms a powerful three-way spin attack.
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The Pace Quartet rested; New faces in the fast bowling department
Main pacers Amir Jamal, Mohammad Abbas, Mir Hamzaand Nasim Shah rested to manage the workload. Cheers Prince and kept his place Muhammad Ali recalled. In addition, dough without a lid Kashif Ali won his first challenge.
Goalkeeper-prone HasebullahHe was replaced by the former Pakistan U19 captain who injured his hand during the Cape Town test Rohail Nazir.
Shaheen Afridi’s continued absence
Fast bowler despite numerous changes Shaheen Afridi remains unavailable. Afridi was rested in the middle of the series against England and is yet to return to the Test squad.
Pakistan squad for West Indies Tests
Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakil (vice-captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Kashif Ali, Khurram Shahzad, Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Hureira, Muhammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper/batsman), Noman Ali , Rohail Nazir (reporter/official), Sajid Khan and Salman Ali Agha
