Pakistan Announces Squad for West Indies Test Series

Pakistan has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Test series against the West Indies, scheduled to start on January 17 in Multan. Opener Imam-ul-Haq has been recalled in place of injured Saim Ayub, while Abdullah Shafique has been dropped due to poor form. The selectors have also reinstated spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, alongside adding uncapped pacer Kashif Ali to the squad, which suggests a strategy favoring spin-friendly pitches. Shan Masood will continue to lead the team, with Saud Shakeel as vice-captain. The series marks the West Indies' first Test matches in Pakistan in 18 years, as both teams seek to improve their standings in the World Test Championship. Pakistan aims to recover from recent setbacks, having lost eight of their last ten Test matches under Masood's captaincy.