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Salman Ali Agha Recalled to Pakistan Test Squad; Rizwan and Imam Omitted
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What Happened?
Salman Ali Agha and Ali Usman have been recalled to Pakistan's Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka after being dropped during the England tour. Notably, Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq have not been included in the squad.
Key points
- Salman Ali Agha and Ali Usman are part of the 14-member squad for the Sri Lanka series.
- Three new players, Mohammad Taha, Mohammad Suleman, and Sameer Minhas, have received their first Test call-ups.
- Mohammad Taha leads the run charts in the President's Trophy with 730 runs.
- Rizwan and Imam were among seven players sent home during the England tour.
- Babar Azam continues as captain of the Pakistan Test team.
Key insights
- The return of Agha and Usman may strengthen Pakistan's batting lineup.
- The absence of Rizwan and Imam indicates a shift in team strategy.
- New players could bring fresh energy and performance to the squad.
Why it matters
The selection reflects Pakistan's efforts to reshape their Test team ahead of the Sri Lanka series.
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Source
Times of India
