LAHORE: The Test series between Pakistan and the West Indies is starting tomorrow. Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam and West Indies captain Roston Chase unveiled the Test series trophy, the trophy was unveiled at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy.
The first Test match between the two teams will start on July 25; the national cricket team management has started initial consultations on the playing XI for the first Test in the West Indies tour.
According to sources, the national team management has prepared a plan to take the field with 7 specialist batsmen; batters Azan Owais, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan will be part of the playing XI.
Salman Ali Agha will also be part of the playing XI and will play the role of the fifth bowler; Amir Jamal and Mohammad Abbas will also be part of the playing XI.
There is a strong possibility of left-arm specialist spinner Ali Usman making his Test debut, while one of the fast bowlers, Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Ali, could be part of the playing XI.
According to sources, the national team management has instructed the bowlers to focus on their batting as well. The fitness of the players will also be reviewed before finalizing the playing XI.
