Pakistan announces squad for West Indies series; make 7 huge changes

Pakistan has named the 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against West Indies. Both games will be played at Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan from 17-21 January and 25-29 January. 

Pakistan has made as many as 7 changes to their squad from the Test series against South Africa. Due to the workload management, they have rested some of the key players of the team while out-of-form players too have been dropped from the team for the two-match series. 

From the last series, Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Rizwan, Noman Ali, and Salman Ali Agha have been rested. Spinners Sajid Khan, Abrar Ahmed and Nouman Ali have been recalled into the team, having played a huge role in the last Test series at home. 

Saim Ayub was ruled out of the squad due to ankle injury while Abdullah Shafique has been dropped due to poor form. In his place, Imam-ul-Haq has been recalled into the side along with Mohammad Huraira, and the duo is likely to form an opening combination. 

Pakistan has given rest to pacers in Aamir Jamal, Mohammad Abbas, Mir Hamza, and Naseem Shah. Hence, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali and uncapped Kashif Ali will be forming the pace attack for the team in the series against West Indies.

Keeper-batter Haseebullah, who got injured during the South Africa series, wasn't picked due to fitness issues. In his place, uncapped Rohail Nazir has been added to the team. The Test series will also be part of the ICC World Test Championship. 

Pakistan squad for the West Indies Tests

Here's the Pakistan squad for the West Indies series 

Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Kashif Ali, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper/batter), Noman Ali, Rohail Nazir (wicketkeeper/batter), Sajid Khan, and Salman Ali Agha.

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