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Pakistan Recalls Salman Agha, Ali Usman for Sri Lanka Tests; Rizwan and Imam Out
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What Happened?
Pakistan has recalled Salman Ali Agha and Ali Usman for their two-Test series against Sri Lanka in November, while Rizwan and Imam remain absent. Babar Azam will lead the squad.
Key points
- Salman Ali Agha and Ali Usman are recalled for the Sri Lanka Tests.
- The series will take place in Rawalpindi and Lahore from November 9 and 17.
- Pakistan currently ranks last in the World Test Championship standings.
- Three uncapped players, Mohammad Taha, Sameer Minhas, and Mohammad Suleman, have been included in the squad.
- Agha has performed well in domestic cricket, scoring a triple century and a hundred in ODIs.
Key insights
- The inclusion of uncapped players indicates a focus on fresh talent.
- Agha's return reflects his strong performance in domestic cricket, which may boost team morale.
- Pakistan's poor standing in the WTC could pressure the team to perform better in upcoming matches.
Why it matters
This series is crucial for Pakistan to improve their standing in the World Test Championship.
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Source
India Today
