Pakistan field 15-member squad for home Test series against West Indies; Imam-ul-Haq is back

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has presented a template of 15 members for the two-match Test series against West Indiesscheduled to begin on January 17 in Multan. The team sees seven changes from the previous series against South Africa, where Pakistan suffered a 0-2 defeat.

Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Huraira are back

Opening mixer Imam-ul-Haq has been recalled after his last appearance on the tour of Australia, along with Mohammad Huraira. The duo will replace the injured opener Saim Ayub and the out-of-form Abdullah Shafique, aiming to provide stability to the top order.

Revamped spin attack

The spin department has undergone a major overhaul with the off-spinner Sajid Khan and mysterious spinner Open Ahmed returning to alignment. They will join the left-arm spinner Noman Aliforming a powerful three-pronged spin attack.

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The Pace Quartet rested; New faces in the fast bowling unit

Key markers Aamir Jamal, Mohammad Abbas, Mir Hamzai Naseem Shah they have rested to manage their workload. Khurram Shahzad has retained its place, while Mohammad Ali has been remembered Also, the dough without a lid Kashif Ali she has earned her maiden calling.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Haseebullahwho suffered a hand injury during the Cape Town Test, has been replaced by the former Pakistan U19 captain Rohail Nazir.

The continued absence of Shaheen Afridi

Despite numerous changes, fast bowler Shaheen Afridi still unavailable. Afridi was rested midway through the series against England and is yet to return to the Test squad.

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

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