Pakistan Selects Spin-heavy Squad for Second Test

For the second Test against England in Multan, Pakistan has opted for a spin-heavy strategy, including three specialist spinners: Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, and Zahid Mahmood. This decision comes after a crushing defeat in the first Test, where England won by an innings and 47 runs despite Pakistan scoring 556 runs in their first innings. Senior players Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Naseem Shah have been rested, with Kamran Ghulam making his debut in place of Babar. The pitch is expected to favor spin, prompting Pakistan's selectors to prepare a turning surface. England has made some changes to their lineup but remains focused on clinching the series. Assistant coach Azhar Mahmood emphasized the necessity of leveraging spin to secure the required wickets against a formidable England side.