MULTAN: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday, announced the playing XI for the second Test of the two-match series against West Indies, scheduled to be played here at the Multan Cricket Stadium from January 25 to 29.
The home side’s lineup features emerging pacer Kashif Ali, who will be making his Test debut, replacing Khurram Shahzad.
The right-arm pacer earned his place in the national team on the back of his consistent performances in first-class cricket and also his five-wicket haul for Pakistan Shaheens against Sri Lanka in November last year.
Kashif will serve as the sole pacer in the upcoming fixture as Pakistan retain their spin-heavy bowling attack, featuring Sajid Khan, Noman Ali and Abrar Ahmed.
His inclusion was the only change made by the home side to their lineup which registered a comprehensive 127-run victory over West Indies in the series opener at the same venue.
Young opener Muhammad Huraira will open the green shirts’ innings, alongside skipper Shan Masood, with star batter Babar Azam to follow.
Kamran Ghulam, vice-captain Saud Shakeel, wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan and all-rounder Salman Ali Agha will form Pakistan’s middle order.
The home side went for a spin-heavy bowling attack for the series opener, featuring the star duo of Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, which forced Pakistan’s comeback in their recent home series against England in October.
Pakistan’s Playing XI for second Test against West Indies:
Shan Masood (c), Muhammad Huraira, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, Abrar Ahmed, Kashif Ali.
West Indies’ Squad:
Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Joshua Da Silva (vc), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Amir Jangoo, Mikyle Louis, Gudakesh Motie, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Kevin Sinclair, Jayden Seales, and Jomel Warrican.
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