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Kamran Ghulam Replaces Babar Azam As Pakistan Name A Spin-Heavy XI For 2nd Test Vs England

Pakistan have announced their playing XI for 2nd Test [Source: @dhillow_/X]Pakistan have announced their playing XI for 2nd Test [Source: @dhillow_/X]

In a significant development, Pakistan have announced their playing XI for the second Test against England. Led by Shan Masood, the hosts will cross swords against the Englishmen in a must-win clash at Multan Cricket Stadium. 

As expected, Kamran Ghulam has replaced talismanic batter Babar Azam at number four in Pakistan's playing XI. Furthermore, the hosts have included four spin bowling options, including all-rounder Agha Salman, for this Test match. This tactical move indicates that the surface in Multan will be spin-friendly and heavily conducive to the tweakers. 

Kamran Ghulam Replaces Babar Azam

In a bold move, Pakistan dropped ace batter Babar Azam from their squad for the last two Test matches of the series. The hosts made wholesale changes to their team, bringing several fresh faces in a bid to change their fortunes on home soil. 

A talented middle-order batter, Kamran Ghulam has astonishing numbers in First-Class cricket, amassing 4377 runs, including sixteen hundreds and twenty half-centuries, at an average of 49.17. The right-handed batter is in sublime form and would like to make an instant mark on his maiden Test appearance. 

A Spin-Heavy Squad To Counter England's Aggressive Batters?

According to emerging reports, the surface for the first Test will be reused in the second match between Pakistan and England. As the pitch will deteriorate faster, spinners will play a crucial role in this match. This is the reason why Pakistan have picked a solitary fast bowler, with four genuine spin-bowling options making it into the final eleven. 

Pakistan's playing XI for 2nd Test vs England

Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood (C), Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Agha Salman, Aamir Jamal, Zahid Mehmood, Sajid Khan, Noman Ali