The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revealed a group of 15 players A two-game trial against West Indieswhich is expected to start on January 17 in Multan. The team sees seven changes from the previous series against South Africa, where Pakistan lost 0-2.
Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Huraira are returning
To open the batter Imam-ul-Haq was remembered for his last appearance on the Australian tour, along with Mohammad Huraira. The pair will replace injured openers Saim Ayub and injured Abdullah Shafique, aiming to establish stability at the top level.
Changed spin attack
The spin department has changed a lot with the off-spinner Sajid Khan is a secret spinner Abrar Ahmed back to the lineup. He will team up with the left-arm spinner Noman Alicreating a powerful three-pronged attack.
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Pace quartet rested; New faces in the fast bowling sector
The key pacers Aamir Jamal, Mohammad Abbas, Mir Hamzaand Naseem Shah they rested to take care of their work. Khurram Shahzad he has kept his place, when Mohammad Ali he has been remembered. In addition, empty batter Kashif Ali she received her maiden name.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Haseebullahwho injured his hand during the Cape Town test, has been replaced by the former Pakistan U19 captain Rohail Nazir.
Shaheen Afridi continues to be absent
Although there are many changes, the runner is fast Shaheen Afridi is not available. Afridi was rested between the matches against England and did not return to the Test squad.
Pakistan team in 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/batter), Noman Ali, Rohail Nazir (wicketkeeper/batter), Sajid Khan, and Salman Ali Agha