September 25th 2024.
The Pakistan cricket selectors have made an important decision for the upcoming first Test against England in Multan. They have decided to bring back the talented Shaheen Shah Afridi, who was previously dropped from the squad after the first Test against Bangladesh. Afridi's absence was felt during the Bangladesh series, as the team's four chosen pacers were unable to make an impact.
The selectors also announced the inclusion of left-arm spinner Noman Ali, who will be replacing the injured Khurram Shahzad. Noman has a strong record, having taken 47 wickets in 15 Tests. This addition to the squad was made based on the recommendation of head coach Jason Gillespie.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has also informed that the selected players will be withdrawing from the Champions One-Day Cup playoffs, in order to give them some rest before the upcoming series. The squad will be assembling in Multan on September 30, with a training camp starting from October 1. This decision was made in order to ensure that the players are well-rested and prepared for the series against England.
However, the selectors have also made it clear that Kamran Ghulam and Mohammad Ali, who were part of the squad for the Bangladesh Tests, are still in their plans. Despite this, they have been advised to continue representing their teams in the upcoming Champions One-Day Cup and President's Cup. This is due to the selectors' emphasis on consistency and continuity, and their belief that a squad of 15 players is sufficient for a Test.
The head coach, Jason Gillespie, expressed his excitement for the upcoming series against England. He mentioned that with a busy schedule, it is important to give the players some rest before the series. He also added that the team is looking forward to playing in front of their fans and is eager to begin the series.
The 15-player squad for the first Test includes Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel, Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Shaheen Shah Afridi. With such a talented and well-rested squad, the Pakistan team is ready to take on England in the upcoming Test series.
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