Pakistan squad announced for second and third Test against England, Babar, Naseem and Shaheen drop
The Pakistan cricket selectors have officially announced the squad for the upcoming second and third Test matches against England. Scheduled to take place in Multan and Rawalpindi, these matches are crucial as Pakistan looks to bounce back from a series deficit.
Squad Details
For the second Test match, which will be held on October 15, the following players have been selected:
- Captain: Shan Masood
- Saud Shakeel
- Abdullah Shafiq
- Aamir Jamal
- Haseebullah
- Kamran Ghulam
- Mehran Mumtaz
- Mir Hamza
- Muhammad Ali
- Mohammad Harira
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Nauman Ali
- Saeem Ayub
- Sajid Khan
- Zahid Mehmood
- Salman Ali Agha
This 16-member squad aims to put forth a strong performance against England, who currently lead the series 1-0.
Key Exclusions
Notably, the squad sees the omission of prominent players Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, and Shaheen Afridi. Their absence raises questions about team strategy and the selectors' approach to the match. Additionally, Sarfaraz Ahmed has also been left out of the squad for the second Test.
Upcoming Matches
The second Test is set to commence on October 15 in Multan, followed by the third Test on October 24 in Rawalpindi. With England leading the series, Pakistan will be eager to secure a victory to level the contest.
Conclusion
The announced squad reflects a significant shift in strategy as Pakistan seeks to reclaim momentum in the Test series against England. With key players missing, the performance of the newly appointed team members will be closely scrutinized as they aim to deliver a strong showing in the forthcoming matches.
