Pakistan cricket team recently had to face a clean sweep in the Test series played on South Africa tour. Now he will face West Indies. Pakistan will host two test matches at home, which is going to start from January 17. West Indies team has already reached Pakistan for this series. Now Pakistan Cricket Board has also announced its team. The PCB selectors have taken many big decisions during this period, and 7 players playing in South Africa have not been selected for this series.

Pakistan team announced for test series

Let us tell you, both the teams are already out of the race for the final of the World Test Championship. In such a situation, this series will not affect the points table. In such a situation, the PCB selectors have decided to give rest to Aamir Jamal, Mohammad Abbas, Mir Hamza and Naseem Shah. At the same time, Abdullah Shafiq has been shown the way out of the team. The South Africa tour was very bad for him. On the other hand, Saim Ayub will not be a part of this series due to injury. Wicketkeeper Hasibullah has also not got a place in the team.

On the other hand, Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Rizwan, Noman Ali and Salman Ali Aga are part of this series. These players were also included in the Test team on the South Africa tour. On the other hand, opener batsman Imamal Ul Haq has returned to the team. Imamal Ul Haq played his last match for Pakistan in December 2023. That means he has returned to the team after 1 year. At the same time, Sajid Khan and Abrar Ahmed have also been included in this team.

Pakistan team for West Indies test 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/batsman), Noman Ali, Rohail Nazir (wicketkeeper/batsman), Sajid Khan, and Salman Ali Aga.