Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is likely to announce the return of spinner Sajid Khan to the national Test squad for the upcoming series against the West Indies.
Spinner Sajid Khan is poised to rejoin Pakistan’s Test squad, bringing his expertise back to the national team after a brief hiatus. His inclusion comes as a strategic move to strengthen Pakistan’s spin bowling options ahead of the series.
His absence from the recent Test series was primarily due to the demanding conditions in South Africa, which remain unfavorable for spin bowlers. The pace-friendly tracks led to Sajid Khan’s exclusion as Pakistan opted to bolster its fast bowling department to navigate the challenging environment.
But with the next series scheduled at home where spinners shine, sources indicate that Sajid Khan will be replacing a fast bowler in the upcoming West Indies series.
In preparation for the series, PCB officials have decided to once prepare pitches akin to those used during the England tour. These pitches are designed to provide favorable conditions for spin bowlers, allowing players like Sajid Khan to exploit their strengths and contribute significantly to Pakistan’s bowling attack.
Sajid Khan’s 2024 bowling stats:
| Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 127.4 | 13 | 523 | 22 | 7/111 | 10/197 | 23.77 | 4.09 | 34.8 | 2 | 1 |
Consultations and deliberations have concluded with the finalization of Pakistan’s Test squad for the West Indies series. PCB is set to announce the squad soon.
The West Indies cricket team is scheduled to arrive in Islamabad on January 6. The two-Test series will be hosted in Multan, with the first match set to kick off on January 17 and the second on January 25.
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