Pakistan has made several changes to its squad for the upcoming home Test series against the West Indies. Fast bowlers Mohammad Abbas and Naseem Shah have been rested, while Pakistan is focusing on strengthening its spin options.
Rested Players
| Player Name | Reason for Resting |
|---|---|
| Mohammad Abbas | Workload management |
| Naseem Shah | Workload management |
New Spin Attack with Sajid and Noman
Sajid Khan, who played a key role in the series win against England, returns to partner Noman Ali. Pakistan has also recalled Abrar Ahmed, adding depth to the spin department for the West Indies series.
Pakistan Spin Bowlers
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sajid Khan | Spinner |
| Noman Ali | Spinner |
| Abrar Ahmed | Spinner |
Fast Bowling Changes
With the exclusion of Abbas and Naseem, Pakistan has called up Mohammad Ali and Kashif Ali. These changes show Pakistan shift towards spin-friendly conditions expected in the series.
Fast Bowlers in the Squad
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mohammad Ali | Fast Bowler |
| Kashif Ali | Fast Bowler |
Opening Combination Change
Due to injuries and poor form, Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique are out of the squad. Imam-ul-Haq and Muhammad Huraira are now selected to open the batting for Pakistan.
New Opening Pair
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Imam-ul-Haq | Opener |
| Muhammad Huraira | Opener |
Wicketkeeper Update
Mohammad Rizwan remains the first-choice wicketkeeper. Rohail Nazir joins the squad as the backup wicketkeeper, replacing Haseebullah Khan.
Wicketkeeper Details
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan | Wicketkeeper |
| Rohail Nazir | Backup |
Complete Squad for West Indies Tests
Here is the full list of players selected for the two-Test series against the West Indies:
Pakistan Test Squad
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Shan Masood | Captain |
| Saud Shakeel | Vice-captain |
| Abrar Ahmed | Spinner |
| Babar Azam | Batsman |
| Imam-ul-Haq | Batsman |
| Kamran Ghulam | Batsman |
| Kashif Ali | Fast Bowler |
| Khurram Shahzad | All-rounder |
| Mohammad Ali | Fast Bowler |
| Mohammad Huraira | Batsman |
| Mohammad Rizwan | Wicketkeeper |
| Noman Ali | Spinner |
| Rohail Nazir | Wicketkeeper |
| Sajid Khan | Spinner |
| Salman Agha | All-rounder |
West Indies Test Series Schedule
Both Tests will be held in Multan, with the first Test starting on January 17 and the second on January 25.
Series Schedule
| Date | Match | Location |
|---|---|---|
| January 17 | 1st Test | Multan |
| January 25 | 2nd Test | Multan |
