The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled a 15-member squad for the two-match Test series against the West Indies. The squad includes seven changes from the team that toured South Africa, combining experienced players and new additions.
Key players retained from the previous squad are Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Rizwan, Nauman Ali, and Salman Ali Agha. Returning to the lineup are Abrar Ahmed, Sajid Khan, Imam-ul-Haq, and Mohammad Huraira.
As part of workload management, Aamir Jamal, Mohammad Abbas, Mir Hamza, and Naseem Shah have been rested. Meanwhile, Khurram Shahzad has been retained, and Mohammad Ali and Kashif Ali have earned places in the squad. Wicketkeeper-batter Rohail Nazir has replaced the injured Haseebullah.
Pakistan Squad for West Indies 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-batter), Nauman Ali, Rohail Nazir (wicketkeeper-batter), Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha.
The two-match Test series against the West Indies will commence in Multan, with the first Test scheduled to begin on January 17, followed by the second Test starting on January 25.