Times of Islamabad

Major changes revealed in Pakistani squad ahead of second and final Test against Australia

Major changes revealed in Pakistani squad ahead of second and final Test against Australia

ISLAMABAD – After serious backlash from former cricketers, fans, andexperts, the Pakistan selection committee has learned from their mistakesand has decided to recall Mohammad Abbas in the first-XI.

Pakistan faced serious challenges against Australia in the first match ofthe series in the bowling department, which has forced them to make thischange.

Speaking ahead of the match tomorrow, Pakistan cricket team captain AzharAli said:

There will be some changes. Mohammad Abbas will be one of them. He is aseasoned FC campaigner, he’s done well in Tests and he can bring a lot ofcontrol.

He further revealed a shift in the batting order as well. Imam-ul-Haq islikely to open the innings with Shan Masood while Azhar Ali will drop tohis old position.

He confirmed:

I will bat at number 3 in this Test match.

It remains to be seen what the final team will be but these changes willdefinitely improve Pakistan’s chances of winning the match.