File photograph of Imam-ul-Haq.© AFP
Pakistan on Saturday recalled discarded opener Imam ul Haq for the Take a look at collection in opposition to the West Indies after an ankle damage compelled common opener Saim Ayub out of the collection. Imam, who final performed in a Take a look at for Pakistan in Australia in 2023-24, has been joined by uncapped pacer Kashif Ali within the 15-member squad. Imam additionally bought a call-up because the selectors have dropped Abdullah Shafique who had been opening recurrently with Saim in Take a look at and ODIs however misplaced kind on current excursions to Australia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
The selectors have additionally recalled spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan who had been sidelined after main Pakistan to 2-1 win over England at dwelling final yr.
The selectors have additionally included a 3rd specialist spinner in Abrar Ahmed, indicating that spin pitches could be ready. West Indies are enjoying Checks in Pakistan after 18 years.
Each Checks could be held in Multan with the primary starting from January 17.
The selectors additionally rested tempo bowlers Naseem Shah, Muhammad Abbas, Mir Hamza and all-rounder Aamer Jamal who lately performed within the Take a look at collection in South Africa that gained the collection 2-0 to qualify for the World Take a look at Championship remaining.
Pakistan Squad: Shan Masood (Capt), Saud Shakeel (VC), Babar Azam, Muhammad Rizwan, Imam ul Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Muhammad Huraira, Rohail Nazir, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Muhammad Ali, Khurrun Shahzad and Kashif Ali.
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