Times of Islamabad

Pakistan squad likely to undergo changes for second test against South Africa

Pakistan squad likely to undergo changes for second test against South Africa

CENTURION – Pakistan squad is likely to undergo changes ahead of thesecond test against South Africa.

Cricketers Muhammad Abbas and Haris Sohail are fit for playing second testmatch against South Africa, skipper Sarfraz Ahmad told the media.

While commenting on defeat in the first test match, Sarfraz said, “it iseveryone’s responsibility” including the coaching staff, to try and fix thebatting department after yet another collapse as they lost the first Testagainst the Proteas in Centurion on Friday.

After being bowled out for 181 in the first innings, Pakistan fought backwith the ball and dismissed the hosts for just 223.

The tourists were then well on their way to a match-winning lead when theyfound themselves 101-1 in the second innings only to crumble to 194 all outto give the hosts a target of 149, which they knocked off on day three towin by six wickets.

Sarfraz told reporters after the game in Centurion: “We are struggling inthe second innings. We get a good start but whenever one wicket falls, weare not able to take control of the match.