Pakistan have named their 16-member squad for the second and third Check matches towards England, with some vital adjustments following the group’s disappointing innings defeat within the first Check at Multan. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) determined to shake up the lineup in an effort to regain momentum within the collection.
No place for Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and different senior gamers
One of many greatest speaking factors from the squad announcement is the exclusion of former captain Babar Azam and star pacer Shaheen Afridi. Together with them, quick bowler Naseem Shah and veteran wicketkeeper-batter Sarfaraz Ahmed have additionally been rested. The PCB, in an announcement, emphasised that the choice was made to handle the workload of key gamers contemplating future worldwide commitments. Spinner Abrar Ahmed was unavailable for choice as he’s recovering from dengue fever.
“Taking into account the present kind and health of key gamers and looking forward to Pakistan’s future assignments within the 2024-25 worldwide cricket season, the selectors have determined to provide relaxation to Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Shaheen Shah Afridi,” mentioned the PCB.
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Contemporary faces added to the squad
Rather than the rested gamers, the selectors have introduced in recent faces, together with uncapped skills Haseebullah, Mehran Mumtaz, and Kamran Ghulam. Quick bowler Mohammad Ali and off-spinner Sajid Khan have additionally been included to strengthen the squad. Noman Ali and Zahid Mehmood, who have been initially a part of the unique squad for the primary Check however have been launched later, have been recalled for the remaining matches.
The addition of latest gamers alerts Pakistan’s intent to check out rising expertise and enhance the group’s efficiency towards a robust English facet.
Pakistan squad for the second and third 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.
