Sajid Khan, Imam-ul-Haq Return as Pakistan Finalizes Squad for West Indies Tests
PCB Reveals 15-Member Squad
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a revamped 15-member squad for the highly anticipated two-Test series against West Indies, taking place in Multan from January 17 to 29.
Spin Department Gets a Boost
In a strategic move, PCB has strengthened its spin arsenal by recalling Sajid Khan and pairing him with Nauman Ali and Abrar Ahmed. This trio aims to exploit Multan’s spin-friendly conditions.
Key Inclusions and Rested Players
Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Huraira are set to open, replacing Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique. Workload management has resulted in resting Amir Jamal, Naseem Shah, Mir Hamza, and Mohammad Abbas. Khurram Shahzad is retained, with Kashif Ali and Mohammad Ali earning recalls.
Rohail Nazir, a promising wicketkeeper-batter and former captain of Pakistan’s Under-19 team, joins the squad in Hasibullah’s absence due to injury.
The Squad Line-Up
- Captain: Shan Masood
- Vice-Captain: Saud Shakeel
- Players: Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Kashif Ali, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan, Nauman Ali, Rohail Nazir, Sajid Khan
West Indies Test History in Pakistan
This series marks a historic return for the West Indies after 19 years. Their last Test tour to Pakistan was in 2006. The teams will meet again in Multan, where Pakistan’s spinners aim to dominate the Caribbean batting lineup.
Match Dates
- First Test: January 17-21
- Second Test: January 25-29
