Pakistan have confirmed their playing XI [Source: AP]
In a significant development, Pakistan have announced their playing XI for the second Test against West Indies. The hosts have replaced Khurram Shahzad with Kashif Ali, who will make his debut in this high-voltage contest at Multan Cricket Stadium.
Pakistan Keep An Unchanged Batting Unit
Experienced cricketer Shan Masood will lead the side and open the batting with promising batter Mohammad Huraira. Meanwhile, ace batter Babar Azam will play at his preferred number three position, with Kamran Ghulam following him in the lineup.
Dependable middle order batter Saud Shakeel will play at number five, while keeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan will enter the middle as Pakistan's number six. These two players will be key to Pakistan's success, having struck valuable knocks in the previous game.
On the other hand, Agha Salman will be Pakistan's prime all-rounder, as he can chip in with a few overs of handy off-spin besides scoring valuable runs at number seven. The rampant duo of Noman Ali and Sajid Khan will lead Pakistan's spin bowling department alongside Abrar Ahmed, who can bamboozle the batters with his guile.
Pakistan's Dominance In 1st Test vs WI
Led by Shan Masood, Pakistan registered an emphatic victory in the first Test against West Indies in Multan. While Saud, Rizwan and skipper Shan struck magnificent fifties, Noman Ali and Sajid Khan rattled the Men in Maroon with their lethal spells. As a result, the visitors succumbed to a disastrous 127-run defeat, conceding an unassailable one-nil lead to the home team.