Shaheen Afridi Returns To 15-Member Pakistan Squad For First Test Against England

Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi was on Tuesday recalled because the Pakistan selectors named a 15-member squad for the primary Test towards England starting on October 7. Afridi, who was dropped for the second and ultimate Test towards Bangladesh earlier this month attributable to poor type, was again within the squad for the primary Test in Multan. Seasoned left-arm spinner Noman Ali, who was not thought-about for the 2 Tests towards Bangladesh, was additionally named within the squad. Bangladesh had received each the Tests in an enormous upset. Ali changed tempo bowler Khurrum Shehzad who’s but to get well from a harm he sustained through the dwelling collection towards Bangladesh.

All-rounder Aamer Jamal, who could not play within the collection towards Bangladesh, was additionally retained within the squad after getting back from a health difficulty.

The remainder of the gamers have been those that have been a part of the Pakistan squad for the 2 Tests towards Bangladesh.

Pakistan Cricket Board additionally introduced that head coach Jason Gillispie had requested the chosen gamers to be withdrawn from the continued Champions Cup ODI occasion in Faisalabad to offer them relaxation earlier than the collection towards England.

With the exception of 1 or two gamers, all the chosen gamers, together with Shan Masood and Babar Azam, have been enjoying within the ongoing play-offs of the Champions Cup.

Pakistan Test squad: Shan Masood (Capt), Saud Shakil (Vice Capt), Babar Azam, Muhammad Rizwan, Abdullah Shafique, Muhammad Huraira, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Aamer Jamal, Noman Ali, Abrar Ahmed, Mir Hamza, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah.