Chief selector Mohammad Wasim announced the Pakistan Test squad for the three-match series against England, starting from December 1.

In the 18-member squad, new names like Abrar Ahmed, and Mohammad Ali have been added while uncapped players Zahid Mahmood, Mohammad Wasim Jr, and Saud Shakeel are also awaiting for their opportunities.

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On the other hand, Shaheen Afridi was not available for selection after he underwent appendicitis surgery on Sunday, which will require three-four weeks’ rest following which he will resume his two-week rehabilitation on his right knee.

Hasan Ali, Fawad Alam and Yasir Shah were also dropped. Fawad managed 33 runs in four innings of three Tests against Australia earlier this year, while he scored 25 runs in his only Test in Sri Lanka. 

Hasan Ali took five wickets in his last four Tests against Australia and Sri Lanka, while Yasir Shah bagged nine wickets in Sri Lanka but has managed only 14 wickets in seven Quaid-e-Azam Trophy matches to date.

Meanwhile, faith has been shown in left-arm spinner Nauman Ali despite poor performances in domestic cricket.

Another left-arm spinner Zafar Gohar was ignored, who has a tremendous first-class record in 2022. Compared to Nauman's 30 wickets in 12 games, Zafar has 59 wickets in 14 games at an average of 27.9.

Netizens raised their voices on the non-selection of Zafar and as they think that the 27-year-old must have been preferred over Nauman Ali.