Following a tough defeat in the opening Test against England, Pakistan is determined to make a strong comeback. As they gear up for the second Test, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selectors have made some significant changes to the squad in an effort to strengthen the team. These decisions reflect the management’s intent to address the shortcomings from the first match and improve the team’s chances of success in the upcoming Test. Pakistan is working hard to turn things around.
Shahid Afridi Supports PCB’s Decision:
After their defeat in the first Test, Pakistan’s selection committee made a bold move ahead of the next match by announcing both the squad and the playing XI. In a surprising decision, the PCB opted to rest key players Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Naseem Shah.
Following the announcement, former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi shared his thoughts on the matter via Twitter, expressing his perspective on the bold choices made by the selectors as the team prepares for the upcoming test.
Shahid Afridi wrote, “ Supporting the selectors’ decision to give Babar, Shaheen, and Naseem a break from international cricket. This move not only helps protect and extend the careers of these champion players but also gives a great opportunity to test and groom emerging talent, building strong bench strength for the future. #PakvEng”
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Pakistan squad: Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Haseebullah (wicket-keeper), Kamran Ghulam, Mehran Mumtaz, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha and Zahid Mehmood
Pakistan to Bounce Back in the Upcoming Test:
Following a crushing defeat by an innings and 47 runs on home soil, Pakistan is gearing up for a strong comeback in the second Test. The team has struggled to perform consistently for some time now and currently sits at the bottom of the World Test Championship (WTC) points table, highlighting their recent challenges.
Prior to this series, Pakistan faced Bangladesh in a two-match Test series at home, where they unfortunately suffered another series loss. These ongoing setbacks have added pressure on the team to turn things around as they look to regain form and momentum.
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