The West Indies team is already in Pakistan for the first Test starting January 17 at the Multan Cricket Stadium
\n Islamabad
\nPakistan is set to face West Indies in a two-match Test series at Multan Stadium following their recent defeat against South Africa, Express News reported. The first Test is scheduled for January 17 at the Multan Cricket Stadium.
\nOpener Saim Ayub, who suffered an ankle injury during the South Africa series, will miss the series as doctors have recommended six weeks of rest. Abdullah Shafique is likely to replace him at the top order. Skipper Shan Masood is expected to form the top order alongside Shafique and Babar Azam.
\nThe middle order will likely include Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, and wicketkeeper-batsman Muhammad Rizwan.
\nSalman Ali Agha is also expected to feature, leveraging home-ground advantage. However, there is a possibility that Salman may be rested ahead of the Champions Trophy, with Qasim Akram taking his place.
\nPace spearheads Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah are likely to sit out the series. Shaheen has been rested for workload management, while Naseem is being preserved for the upcoming tri-series and Champions Trophy.
\nIn their absence, Mohammad Abbas, who performed exceptionally in South Africa, is expected to retain his place. Mir Hamza and Khurram Shahzad are likely to join him to lead Pakistan\u2019s pace attack.
\nSpin duties will be handled by Sajid Khan and Nauman Ali, who played pivotal roles in Pakistan\u2019s historic win against England in the home series.
\nShan Masood (C), Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Salman Ali Agha, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Abbas, Nauman Ali, Sajid Khan, Khurram Shahzad, Haseebullah Khan (WK), Mohammad Huraira, Qasim Akram.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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