Pakistan have named their 16-member squad for the second one and 3rd Check suits in opposition to England, with some major changes following the group’s disappointing innings defeat in the first Test at Multan. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) determined to shake up the lineup in an attempt to regain momentum within the sequence.
Refuse park for Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and alternative senior avid gamers
One of the most largest speaking issues from the squad announcement is the exclusion of former captain Babar Azam and megastar pacer Shaheen Afridi. In conjunction with them, rapid bowler Naseem Shah and veteran wicketkeeper-batter Sarfaraz Ahmed have additionally been rested. The PCB, in a observation, emphasised that the verdict used to be made to supremacy the workload of key avid gamers taking into consideration hour world loyalty. Spinner Abrar Ahmed used to be unavailable for variety as he’s improving from dengue fever.
“Taking into consideration the current form and fitness of key players and looking ahead to Pakistan’s future assignments in the 2024-25 international cricket season, the selectors have decided to give rest to Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Shaheen Shah Afridi,” stated the PCB.
Additionally READ: Here are the updated WTC 2023-25 standings after England’s dominant victory over Pakistan in the 1st Test
Untouched faces added to the squad
In park of the rested avid gamers, the selectors have introduced in pristine faces, together with uncapped skills Haseebullah, Mehran Mumtaz, and Kamran Ghulam. Rapid bowler Mohammad Ali and off-spinner Sajid Khan have additionally been incorporated to fortify the squad. Noman Ali and Zahid Mehmood, who have been first of all a part of the unedited squad for the primary Check however have been excepted nearest, had been recalled for the too much suits.
The addition of pristine avid gamers indicators Pakistan’s intent to effort out rising ability and strengthen the group’s efficiency in opposition to a powerful English aspect.
Pakistan squad for the second one and 3rd Check
Shan Masood (c), Saud Shakeel (vc), Aamer Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Haseebullah (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Mehran Mumtaz, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha and Zahid Mehmood.
