Summary
- Pakistan have finalized a 17-member Test squad for the upcoming tours of the West Indies and England with the official announcement expected in the coming days.
- As part of the team’s youth-focused selection policy, Ali Usman, Awais Zafar and Ubaid Shah are likely to receive their maiden Test call-ups.
- Pakistan are scheduled to begin their two-match Test series against the West Indies on July 25 after which they will travel to England for another Test series.
Pakistan have finalized a 17-member Test squad for the upcoming tours of the West Indies and England with the official announcement expected in the coming days.
According to media reports, the selection committee has recommended several key changes to the squad. Fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Hasan Ali, along with spinner Nauman Ali are expected to be left out.
As part of the team’s youth-focused selection policy, Ali Usman, Awais Zafar and Ubaid Shah are likely to receive their maiden Test call-ups.
Meanwhile, the inclusion of wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and middle-order batter Saud Shakeel will depend on their fitness with a final decision to be made after they receive medical clearance.
Pakistan are scheduled to begin their two-match Test series against the West Indies on July 25 after which they will travel to England for another Test series.
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