Pakistan announce playing XI for first Test against West Indies

Mohammad Huraira is set to make his Test debut

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Pakistan has announced their playing XI for the first Test against the West Indies.

Mohammad Huraira is set to make his Test debut for Pakistan.

The first Test of the series will commence tomorrow, January 17, at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

Shan Masood will lead the team, which features a mix of experienced players like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, along with the debutant Mohammad Huraira.

Pakistan will field three frontline spinners in the lineup, as Sajid Khan, Nauman Ali, and Abrar Ahmed have all been included in the XI.

Pakistan Playing XI: Shan Masood (C), Mohammad Huraira, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Salman Ali Agha, Sajid Khan, Nauman Ali, Khurram Shahzad, Abrar Ahmed.

This match marks the historic return of the West Indies to Pakistan for a Test match after nearly two decades.