Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam has termed Shaheen Afridi a "genuine talent" after the tall pacer had a 10-wicket match haul in the tourist`s 109-run victory over West Indies in the second Test at Sabina Park on Wednesday (IST). 
 
Thanks to Afridi`s maiden 10-wicket haul, Pakistan after losing the opening Test, clawed back in the second to level the series. 
 
In the opening Test as well, Afridi had a match haul of eight wickets but West Indies eked out a one-wicket victory, with tailender Kemar Roach scoring a brilliant unbeaten 30 to guide the team to a historic win. 
 
Hailing Afridi, Azam said at the post-match presentation that, "It was an important game for us after losing the first one. The way I played with Fawad and made that partnership was crucial and I thank the almighty for getting us this win. The partnership helped us and then that exceptional spell from Shaheen yesterday made things easy for us." 
 
Azam had scored 75, and Fawad Alam notched up an unbeaten 124 as they guided Pakistan to 302/9 declared in the first innings and then put pressure on the home team. 
 
"[Shaheen] he is a genuine talent, seems like he`s improving day by day and it`s lovely to have and watch someone like him in the team," added Azam. 
 
After dismissing West Indies for 150, Pakistan went for a quick declaration in the second innings scoring 176/6 in the second innings in only 27.2 overs to leave West Indies in a difficult situation on a tricky wicket. 
 
"We knew that the ball would turn on the last day and it worked out well. [Declaration] The plan was to take it to 330-340 and give them whatever number of overs were left after that on Day 4. We needed to win the series so we had to take a bold decision. 
 
"The bowlers delivered, Nauman Ali especially on the final day, took some crucial wickets. We thought the last day would help the spinners, some patches were being formed. We knew it would assist Nauman and he used it well," said Azam. 
 
"Such a great effort, it`s a team effort. The team needed from me and I delivered this time. It was tough because last day and the weather is really hot. As a team we knew that getting one wicket would get us another, so we looked to give 100 per cent. All credit goes to my brother Riaz Afridi -- he`s a brother, he`s a father, he`s everything to me. Credit to my family as well who are always praying for me," said Afridi. 
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Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam has termed Shaheen Afridi a "genuine talent" after the tall pacer had a 10-wicket match haul in the tourist`s 109-run victory over West Indies in the second Test at Sabina Park on Wednesday (IST).

Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam has termed Shaheen Afridi a "genuine talent" after the tall pacer had a 10-wicket match haul in the tourist`s 109-run victory over West Indies in the second Test at Sabina Park on Wednesday (IST). Thanks to Afridi`s maiden 10-wicket haul, Pakistan after losing the opening Test, clawed back in the second to level the series. In the opening Test as well, Afridi had a match haul of eight wickets but West Indies eked out a one-wicket victory, with tailender Kemar Roach scoring a brilliant unbeaten 30 to guide the team to a historic win. Hailing Afridi, Azam said at the post-match presentation that, "It was an important game for us after losing the first one. The way I played with Fawad and made that partnership was crucial and I thank the almighty for getting us this win. The partnership helped us and then that exceptional spell from Shaheen yesterday made things easy for us." Azam had scored 75, and Fawad Alam notched up an unbeaten 124 as they guided Pakistan to 302/9 declared in the first innings and then put pressure on the home team. "[Shaheen] he is a genuine talent, seems like he`s improving day by day and it`s lovely to have and watch someone like him in the team," added Azam. After dismissing West Indies for 150, Pakistan went for a quick declaration in the second innings scoring 176/6 in the second innings in only 27.2 overs to leave West Indies in a difficult situation on a tricky wicket. "We knew that the ball would turn on the last day and it worked out well. [Declaration] The plan was to take it to 330-340 and give them whatever number of overs were left after that on Day 4. We needed to win the series so we had to take a bold decision. "The bowlers delivered, Nauman Ali especially on the final day, took some crucial wickets. We thought the last day would help the spinners, some patches were being formed. We knew it would assist Nauman and he used it well," said Azam. "Such a great effort, it`s a team effort. The team needed from me and I delivered this time. It was tough because last day and the weather is really hot. As a team we knew that getting one wicket would get us another, so we looked to give 100 per cent. All credit goes to my brother Riaz Afridi -- he`s a brother, he`s a father, he`s everything to me. Credit to my family as well who are always praying for me," said Afridi.

Shaheen Afridi a genuine talent, says Babar Azam after Pakistan beat West Indies

Babar Azam missed out on a hundred but Fawad Alam may yet have the chance to reach three figures after the pair lifted&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;from a horrific start to end day one of the second Test against the West Indies in relative comfort at 212 for four at Sabina Park on Friday.

Babar's composed 75 through almost five hours at the crease and Fawad's typically pugnacious 76 before retiring hurt from severe leg cramps just after tea rescued the tourists from the depths of three for two.

Kemar Roach once again led the charge with the ball for the home side, taking three for 49 off 17 overs, striking in his first two overs of the match.

He then returned in the final session to claim the all-important wicket of Babar when the&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;captain appeared to be moving serenely towards a sixth Test century.

His fourth-wicket stand with Fawad was worth 158 when the awkward-looking left-hander had to limp off the field on a sweltering afternoon in the Jamaican capital where temperatures hit 34 degrees.

Those dehydrating conditions also claimed West Indies wicketkeeper Joshua da Silva who was replaced by Jahmar Hamilton for the rest of the day when the first-choice gloveman left the field just before tea.

Despite Babar's dismissal and the temporary loss of Fawad,&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;remain on course for a challenging first innings total with Mohammad Rizwan and Faheem Ashraf set to resume on the second morning in a fifth-wicket partnership that has added 44 runs.

That promising position was in stark contrast though to the situation&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;found themselves in when they were tottering at two for three just four overs into the day.

'Buckled down'

Their hopes for a solid start after being put in crumbled in the very first over when Abid Ali fell to a good low catch by Jermaine Blackwood at third slip off Roach.&nbsp;

Revelling in the bowler-friendly conditions, the senior seamer then dismissed Azhar Ali without scoring, the former captain edging a delivery through to da Silva.

Jayden Seales, man of the match in the first Test when he claimed eight wickets including five in the second innings, enjoyed his share of the early spoils.

He drew the other opener, Imran Butt, into playing at another full-length delivery for da Silva to take his second straightforward catch in nine balls.

Babar and Fawad then displayed admirable grit and discipline in defying West Indies' all-pace attack with the elegant skipper countering with a handful of handsome boundaries.

Fawad was again a model of unorthodox defiance given his much-talked about exaggerated square-on batting stance.

"I thought Kemar (Roach) should have extended his opening spell for a couple more overs given that he was bowling so well and the conditions were really helpful to the bowlers at that time," said West Indies bowling coach Roddy Estwick.

"Still, you have to give credit to the way Babar and Fawad played because they buckled down well and worked hard to get their team in a decent position."

The pair played with increasing freedom in the post-lunch period as 83 runs were added in the two hours of play.

They looked set to prosper even more in the day's final session but Fawad fell victim to the conditions.

Whether or not his departure upset his skipper's concentration, Babar's innings ended an hour into the post-tea period via a sharp low catch at second slip by Jason Holder off Roach.

West Indies are seeking a first Test series triumph over&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;for 21 years.

The visitors are hoping to repeat the efforts of the 2005 and 2011 tours of the Caribbean when they lost the first encounters before rebounding to square both two-Test series.

Babar Azam missed out on a hundred but Fawad Alam may yet have the chance to reach three figures after the pair lifted Pakistan from a horrific start to end day one of the second Test against the West Indies in relative comfort at 212 for four at Sabina Park on Friday.

Babar Azam missed out on a hundred but Fawad Alam may yet have the chance to reach three figures after the pair lifted Pakistan from a horrific start to end day one of the second Test against the West Indies in relative comfort at 212 for four at Sabina Park on Friday. Babar's composed 75 through almost five hours at the crease and Fawad's typically pugnacious 76 before retiring hurt from severe leg cramps just after tea rescued the tourists from the depths of three for two. Kemar Roach once again led the charge with the ball for the home side, taking three for 49 off 17 overs, striking in his first two overs of the match. He then returned in the final session to claim the all-important wicket of Babar when the Pakistan captain appeared to be moving serenely towards a sixth Test century. His fourth-wicket stand with Fawad was worth 158 when the awkward-looking left-hander had to limp off the field on a sweltering afternoon in the Jamaican capital where temperatures hit 34 degrees. Those dehydrating conditions also claimed West Indies wicketkeeper Joshua da Silva who was replaced by Jahmar Hamilton for the rest of the day when the first-choice gloveman left the field just before tea. Despite Babar's dismissal and the temporary loss of Fawad, Pakistan remain on course for a challenging first innings total with Mohammad Rizwan and Faheem Ashraf set to resume on the second morning in a fifth-wicket partnership that has added 44 runs. That promising position was in stark contrast though to the situation Pakistan found themselves in when they were tottering at two for three just four overs into the day. 'Buckled down' Their hopes for a solid start after being put in crumbled in the very first over when Abid Ali fell to a good low catch by Jermaine Blackwood at third slip off Roach. Revelling in the bowler-friendly conditions, the senior seamer then dismissed Azhar Ali without scoring, the former captain edging a delivery through to da Silva. Jayden Seales, man of the match in the first Test when he claimed eight wickets including five in the second innings, enjoyed his share of the early spoils. He drew the other opener, Imran Butt, into playing at another full-length delivery for da Silva to take his second straightforward catch in nine balls. Babar and Fawad then displayed admirable grit and discipline in defying West Indies' all-pace attack with the elegant skipper countering with a handful of handsome boundaries. Fawad was again a model of unorthodox defiance given his much-talked about exaggerated square-on batting stance. "I thought Kemar (Roach) should have extended his opening spell for a couple more overs given that he was bowling so well and the conditions were really helpful to the bowlers at that time," said West Indies bowling coach Roddy Estwick. "Still, you have to give credit to the way Babar and Fawad played because they buckled down well and worked hard to get their team in a decent position." The pair played with increasing freedom in the post-lunch period as 83 runs were added in the two hours of play. They looked set to prosper even more in the day's final session but Fawad fell victim to the conditions. Whether or not his departure upset his skipper's concentration, Babar's innings ended an hour into the post-tea period via a sharp low catch at second slip by Jason Holder off Roach. West Indies are seeking a first Test series triumph over Pakistan for 21 years. The visitors are hoping to repeat the efforts of the 2005 and 2011 tours of the Caribbean when they lost the first encounters before rebounding to square both two-Test series.

Babar Azam, Fawad Alam lead Pakistan recovery in sweltering second Test against West Indies

Two wickets in two balls by Mohammad Abbas just before the close of play put the West Indies immediately on the back foot in reply to Pakistan's first innings total of 217 on the rain-affected opening day of the first Test at Sabina Park on Thursday.

At 2-2 going into the second day, with captain&nbsp;Kraigg Brathwaite and Roston Chase set to resume the innings, the home side will be mindful of the repeated batting capitulations they endured in being thrashed in a similar two-Test duel with South Africa two months earlier in St Lucia.

Abbas put the seal on a bowlers' day by having Kieran Powell well taken low at second slip and then trapping Nkrumah Bonner leg before next ball in a testing final 20 minutes of play.

It was Bonner's first Test innings since his brief appearance on the opening day of the South Africa series when he was forced to retire hurt after being struck flush on the helmet first ball by fast bowler Anrich Nortje.

Like Abbas, the West Indies fast bowlers justified their skipper's decision to bowl first with former leader&nbsp;Jason&nbsp;Holder&nbsp;and young pacer Jayden Seales taking three wickets each.

Kemar Roach lifted his tally of Test wickets to 225 in his 66th match by removing Imran Butt after half-an-hour's play and then added the important wicket of Pakistan captain Babar Azam.

Babar and former skipper Azhar Ali put on 47 for the third wicket with Azhar capturing much of the attention in the afternoon session for a bizarre succession of reprieves via referrals to the television technology with four consecutive decisions going the way of the batsman.

However it was the combined effort of left-handers Fawad Alam (56) and Faheem Ashraf (44) which gave the innings some substance.

The pair put on 85 for the sixth wicket only to be separated by a run out when Ashraf was found short of his ground by square-leg fielder Chase when seeking to complete a sharp single.

As well as the West Indies bowled on the first day pitch, the conditions were a bit of a surprise for them.

"It was a little slower than I expected it to be so I had to bowl a lot fuller and make the batsmen play a lot more," said&nbsp;Holder.

"I think it is going to be difficult up front with the bowlers they have available. We can look at the application showed by Faheem and Fawad and take pattern from that."

On a day when 12 wickets fell, it was the four occasions in quick succession when Azhar survived to fight on early in the post-lunch period which proved most memorable.

Twice he was reprieved by reviewing the on-field umpire's decision against him and two more times Brathwaite was unsuccessful in having not out decisions overturned via the available television technology.

Holder&nbsp;was the unfortunate bowler on the first three occasions while Kyle Mayers was the other man left particularly aggrieved.

Ironically, it was&nbsp;Holder&nbsp;who then held a good low catch at second slip to dismiss Azhar for 17 off Seales.

Two wickets in two balls by Mohammad Abbas just before the close of play put the West Indies immediately on the back foot in reply to Pakistan's first innings total of 217 on the rain-affected opening day of the first Test at Sabina Park on Thursday.

Two wickets in two balls by Mohammad Abbas just before the close of play put the West Indies immediately on the back foot in reply to Pakistan's first innings total of 217 on the rain-affected opening day of the first Test at Sabina Park on Thursday. At 2-2 going into the second day, with captain Kraigg Brathwaite and Roston Chase set to resume the innings, the home side will be mindful of the repeated batting capitulations they endured in being thrashed in a similar two-Test duel with South Africa two months earlier in St Lucia. Abbas put the seal on a bowlers' day by having Kieran Powell well taken low at second slip and then trapping Nkrumah Bonner leg before next ball in a testing final 20 minutes of play. It was Bonner's first Test innings since his brief appearance on the opening day of the South Africa series when he was forced to retire hurt after being struck flush on the helmet first ball by fast bowler Anrich Nortje. Like Abbas, the West Indies fast bowlers justified their skipper's decision to bowl first with former leader Jason Holder and young pacer Jayden Seales taking three wickets each. Kemar Roach lifted his tally of Test wickets to 225 in his 66th match by removing Imran Butt after half-an-hour's play and then added the important wicket of Pakistan captain Babar Azam. Babar and former skipper Azhar Ali put on 47 for the third wicket with Azhar capturing much of the attention in the afternoon session for a bizarre succession of reprieves via referrals to the television technology with four consecutive decisions going the way of the batsman. However it was the combined effort of left-handers Fawad Alam (56) and Faheem Ashraf (44) which gave the innings some substance. The pair put on 85 for the sixth wicket only to be separated by a run out when Ashraf was found short of his ground by square-leg fielder Chase when seeking to complete a sharp single. As well as the West Indies bowled on the first day pitch, the conditions were a bit of a surprise for them. "It was a little slower than I expected it to be so I had to bowl a lot fuller and make the batsmen play a lot more," said Holder. "I think it is going to be difficult up front with the bowlers they have available. We can look at the application showed by Faheem and Fawad and take pattern from that." On a day when 12 wickets fell, it was the four occasions in quick succession when Azhar survived to fight on early in the post-lunch period which proved most memorable. Twice he was reprieved by reviewing the on-field umpire's decision against him and two more times Brathwaite was unsuccessful in having not out decisions overturned via the available television technology. Holder was the unfortunate bowler on the first three occasions while Kyle Mayers was the other man left particularly aggrieved. Ironically, it was Holder who then held a good low catch at second slip to dismiss Azhar for 17 off Seales.

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Pakistan survived Nicholas Pooran's late blitz to beat West Indies by seven runs in the second Twenty20 and go 1-0 up in the four-match series. Left-handed Pooran smashed six sixes and four boundaries on Saturday but his unbeaten 62 off 33 balls could carry the West Indies to only 150-4.

Pakistan was put into bat first and scored 157-8 with captain Babar Azam (51) and Mohammad Rizwan (46) continuing to score heavily up front. Jason Holder grabbed 4-26 and Dwayne Bravo got the wickets of Mohammad Hafeez and Fakhar Zaman off successive deliveries as Pakistan lost six wickets for 23 runs in their last four overs.

Rizwan and Azam combined in a 67-run second wicket stand before Rizwan was run out in the 15th over. Holder returned in the 17th over and Azam was out caught behind after a television referral.

The Pakistan captain walked off the field in disbelief. The West Indies power-hitters couldn't mount a charge against the experienced offspin of Hafeez, who conceded just six runs off his four overs and clean-bowled Andre Fletcher with his second delivery.

Legspinner Shadab Khan (0-22) also gave away just one boundary that strangled the West Indies run chase on a slow pitch. "We were 10-15 runs short, but our bowlers bowled very well, and I think we should give them credit," Azam said. "Hafeez showed his experience in the powerplay and as captain it pleased me a lot."

When Ewin Lewis had to retire hurt due to cramps after scoring 35 off 33 balls, West Indies still needed 82 runs off the last six overs. While Kieron Pollard couldn't find boundaries against the pace, Pooran timed the ball well and hit his sixes against fast bowlers Mohammad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi and Hasan Ali.

"I thought the way the bowlers bounced back shows we're consistent with the ball," Pollard said. "At the end of the day we could have taken a few more singles? there are things we continue to look at, and it's all about improvement as the games go on. We were on the losing end today, but all hope isn't lost."

The first T20 was washed out in Barbados on Wednesday. Guyana hosts the remaining two T20s on Sunday and next Tuesday, followed by a two-Test series in Jamaica.

Pakistan survived Nicholas Pooran's late blitz to beat West Indies by seven runs in the second Twenty20 and go 1-0 up in the four-match series. Left-handed Pooran smashed six sixes and four boundaries on Saturday but his unbeaten 62 off 33 balls could carry the West Indies to only 150-4.

Pakistan survived Nicholas Pooran's late blitz to beat West Indies by seven runs in the second Twenty20 and go 1-0 up in the four-match series. Left-handed Pooran smashed six sixes and four boundaries on Saturday but his unbeaten 62 off 33 balls could carry the West Indies to only 150-4. Pakistan was put into bat first and scored 157-8 with captain Babar Azam (51) and Mohammad Rizwan (46) continuing to score heavily up front. Jason Holder grabbed 4-26 and Dwayne Bravo got the wickets of Mohammad Hafeez and Fakhar Zaman off successive deliveries as Pakistan lost six wickets for 23 runs in their last four overs. Rizwan and Azam combined in a 67-run second wicket stand before Rizwan was run out in the 15th over. Holder returned in the 17th over and Azam was out caught behind after a television referral. The Pakistan captain walked off the field in disbelief. The West Indies power-hitters couldn't mount a charge against the experienced offspin of Hafeez, who conceded just six runs off his four overs and clean-bowled Andre Fletcher with his second delivery. Legspinner Shadab Khan (0-22) also gave away just one boundary that strangled the West Indies run chase on a slow pitch. "We were 10-15 runs short, but our bowlers bowled very well, and I think we should give them credit," Azam said. "Hafeez showed his experience in the powerplay and as captain it pleased me a lot." When Ewin Lewis had to retire hurt due to cramps after scoring 35 off 33 balls, West Indies still needed 82 runs off the last six overs. While Kieron Pollard couldn't find boundaries against the pace, Pooran timed the ball well and hit his sixes against fast bowlers Mohammad Wasim, Shaheen Afridi and Hasan Ali. "I thought the way the bowlers bounced back shows we're consistent with the ball," Pollard said. "At the end of the day we could have taken a few more singles? there are things we continue to look at, and it's all about improvement as the games go on. We were on the losing end today, but all hope isn't lost." The first T20 was washed out in Barbados on Wednesday. Guyana hosts the remaining two T20s on Sunday and next Tuesday, followed by a two-Test series in Jamaica.

Cricket: Pakistan survive Nicholas Pooran's late blitz to beat West Indies in 2nd T20I

West Indies women’s team skipper Stafanie Taylor wrote history on Sunday. She turned into the second West Indies female cricketer to claim a hat-trick in T20Is. The previous hat-trick for West Indies was taken by Anisa Mohammed against South Africa in 2018.

Stafanie Taylor arrived at this accomplishment during the third and last T20I against Pakistan at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. She got back with the figures of 4 for 17, assisting her team with confining the guests to a 102.&nbsp;

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Pakistan decided to bat first and headed out to a quick beginning. Openers Javeria Khan and Muneeba Ali pounded 21 runs in 14 balls however their association was marked in the third over by Shamilia Connell, which set off the breakdown of Pakistan batting.&nbsp;

The guests had a go at everything against the West Indies pace attack until Stafanie Taylor hit the last nail in the casket by eliminating Fatima Sana, Diana Baig, and Anam Amin to script history.&nbsp;

Stafanie Taylor featured again during chasing the target. Inquest for a 102-run target, the West Indies captain played an unbeaten thump of 43 runs off 41 deliveries to dominate the match by 6 wickets. With this triumph, West Indies finished a 3-0 series prevail upon Pakistan.&nbsp;

Talking to Cricket West Indies, Stafanie Taylor said: “I wasn't thinking wicket, to be honest. We know runs were more on the forefront and trying to restrict them not getting to 115 because I knew that the wickets coming down would be kind of hard to bat on.”

"I wouldn't say panic but I knew that today was the day that I had to step up... I just thought that the wicket today was to try to get yourself in and once you're in, you know that you can go big and I think that was my plan,” she added.

West Indies women’s team skipper Stafanie Taylor wrote history on Sunday. She turned into the second West Indies female cricketer to claim a hat-trick in T20Is. The previous hat-trick for West Indies was taken by Anisa Mohammed against South Africa in 2018.

West Indies women’s team skipper Stafanie Taylor wrote history on Sunday. She turned into the second West Indies female cricketer to claim a hat-trick in T20Is. The previous hat-trick for West Indies was taken by Anisa Mohammed against South Africa in 2018. Stafanie Taylor arrived at this accomplishment during the third and last T20I against Pakistan at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. She got back with the figures of 4 for 17, assisting her team with confining the guests to a 102. ALSO READ: India captain Mithali Raj shatters huge batting record; BCCI reacts Pakistan decided to bat first and headed out to a quick beginning. Openers Javeria Khan and Muneeba Ali pounded 21 runs in 14 balls however their association was marked in the third over by Shamilia Connell, which set off the breakdown of Pakistan batting. The guests had a go at everything against the West Indies pace attack until Stafanie Taylor hit the last nail in the casket by eliminating Fatima Sana, Diana Baig, and Anam Amin to script history. Stafanie Taylor featured again during chasing the target. Inquest for a 102-run target, the West Indies captain played an unbeaten thump of 43 runs off 41 deliveries to dominate the match by 6 wickets. With this triumph, West Indies finished a 3-0 series prevail upon Pakistan. Talking to Cricket West Indies, Stafanie Taylor said: “I wasn't thinking wicket, to be honest. We know runs were more on the forefront and trying to restrict them not getting to 115 because I knew that the wickets coming down would be kind of hard to bat on.” "I wouldn't say panic but I knew that today was the day that I had to step up... I just thought that the wicket today was to try to get yourself in and once you're in, you know that you can go big and I think that was my plan,” she added.

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Pakistan have announced their squads for their forthcoming tours against England and West Indies. The team will play three ODIs and three T20Is in a visit through England, prior to going to the Caribbean for five T20Is and two Tests against the West Indies.&nbsp;

The Pakistan selectors have reviewed a couple of experienced heads for the impending tours, with a few uncapped players in the squad.&nbsp;

Haris Sohail gets back to the ODI side, while Imad Wasim is essential for the T20 series. Uncapped adolescent Saud Shakeel, who missed out on&nbsp;the South Africa ODIs because of injury, has been called up for the ODI arrangement. The equivalent goes for Salman Ali Agha, who makes the ODI squad yet makes it to the Test squad.&nbsp;

There are debut openings for 22-year-old &nbsp;Azam Khan, with the young weapon being another section in Pakistan's T20I crew. Veteran spinner Yasir Shah's consideration is dependent upon fitness since he is yet to completely recuperate from the knee injury that sidelined him during the Zimbabwe Tests.

Fakhar Zaman has been held in the T20I crew in the wake of being added as an extra player for the Zimbabwe T20Is. Salman Agha has been called up to the ODI squad as well.

ODI Squad: Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Haris Sohail, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicketkeeper), Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Usman Qadir.

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T20I Squad: Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Arshad Iqbal, Azam Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicketkeeper), Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sharjeel Khan, and Usman Qadir.

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Test Squad: Babar Azam (captain), Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper) (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Abid Ali, Azhar Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Fawad Alam, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Imran Butt, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Nauman Ali, Sajid Khan, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicketkeeper), Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shahnawaz Dahani, Yasir Shah (subject to fitness) and Zahid Mahmood.

Pakistan have announced their squads for their forthcoming tours against England and West Indies. The team will play three ODIs and three T20Is in a visit through England, prior to going to the Caribbean for five T20Is and two Tests against the West Indies.

Pakistan have announced their squads for their forthcoming tours against England and West Indies. The team will play three ODIs and three T20Is in a visit through England, prior to going to the Caribbean for five T20Is and two Tests against the West Indies. The Pakistan selectors have reviewed a couple of experienced heads for the impending tours, with a few uncapped players in the squad. Haris Sohail gets back to the ODI side, while Imad Wasim is essential for the T20 series. Uncapped adolescent Saud Shakeel, who missed out on the South Africa ODIs because of injury, has been called up for the ODI arrangement. The equivalent goes for Salman Ali Agha, who makes the ODI squad yet makes it to the Test squad. There are debut openings for 22-year-old Azam Khan, with the young weapon being another section in Pakistan's T20I crew. Veteran spinner Yasir Shah's consideration is dependent upon fitness since he is yet to completely recuperate from the knee injury that sidelined him during the Zimbabwe Tests. Fakhar Zaman has been held in the T20I crew in the wake of being added as an extra player for the Zimbabwe T20Is. Salman Agha has been called up to the ODI squad as well. ODI Squad: Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Haris Sohail, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicketkeeper), Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Usman Qadir. pic.twitter.com/XZD7j0n0Yi — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) June 4, 2021 × T20I Squad: Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Arshad Iqbal, Azam Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicketkeeper), Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sharjeel Khan, and Usman Qadir. pic.twitter.com/XZD7j0n0Yi — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) June 4, 2021 × Test Squad: Babar Azam (captain), Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper) (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Abid Ali, Azhar Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Fawad Alam, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Imran Butt, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Nauman Ali, Sajid Khan, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicketkeeper), Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shahnawaz Dahani, Yasir Shah (subject to fitness) and Zahid Mahmood.

Cricket: Pakistan announce squads for England and West Indies tours

Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar shared his opinion after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/live-updates-cricket-world-cup-2019-match-2-pakistan-vs-west-indies-223120">West Indies defeated Pakistan by seven wickets</a> in their campaign opener of Cricket World Cup 2019.&nbsp;

After hostile fast bowling by the West Indies, Pakistan slump to just 105 in a mere 21.4 overs at Trent Bridge on Friday.&nbsp;

It was their second-lowest World Cup total since a paltry 74 against England at Adelaide in 1992, the year Imran Khan's team went on to lift their only 50-overs crown.&nbsp;

West Indies achieved the target in 13.4 overs with the help of Chris Gayle's 34-ball 50 which included six fours and three sixes.&nbsp;

Now, the former pacer&nbsp;Shoaib Akhtar&nbsp;shared a video criticising the performance of Pakistani players.&nbsp;

He said that the players played "cowardly" against West Indies and they looked&nbsp;uninterested and divided.&nbsp;

He further added that the performance was disappointing.&nbsp;

The Rawalpindi Express gave a special mention to the skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed's&nbsp;fitness&nbsp;and especially pointed out his belly fat.&nbsp;

Shoaib said, "When Sarfaraz Ahmed came for the toss, his stomach was sticking out and his face was so fat. He's the first captain I've seen who is so unfit. He's not able to move across and he's struggling with wicket-keeping."&nbsp;

He requested the team to be more focused and wished them good luck for the upcoming matches.&nbsp;

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Although,&nbsp;Shoaib Akhtar was impressed by Mohammad Amir, who took&nbsp;three wickets for just 26 runs.&nbsp;

Pakistan next play England at Trent Bridge on Monday.&nbsp;

Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar shared his opinion after West Indies defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in their campaign opener of Cricket World Cup 2019.

Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar shared his opinion after West Indies defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in their campaign opener of Cricket World Cup 2019. After hostile fast bowling by the West Indies, Pakistan slump to just 105 in a mere 21.4 overs at Trent Bridge on Friday. It was their second-lowest World Cup total since a paltry 74 against England at Adelaide in 1992, the year Imran Khan's team went on to lift their only 50-overs crown. West Indies achieved the target in 13.4 overs with the help of Chris Gayle's 34-ball 50 which included six fours and three sixes. Now, the former pacer Shoaib Akhtar shared a video criticising the performance of Pakistani players. He said that the players played "cowardly" against West Indies and they looked uninterested and divided. He further added that the performance was disappointing. The Rawalpindi Express gave a special mention to the skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed's fitness and especially pointed out his belly fat. Shoaib said, "When Sarfaraz Ahmed came for the toss, his stomach was sticking out and his face was so fat. He's the first captain I've seen who is so unfit. He's not able to move across and he's struggling with wicket-keeping." He requested the team to be more focused and wished them good luck for the upcoming matches. Watch his reaction: It's a disappointing performance of Team Pakistan, let's not disheart them more and back them uphttps://t.co/8cFvg7YqwK — Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) May 31, 2019 × Although, Shoaib Akhtar was impressed by Mohammad Amir, who took three wickets for just 26 runs. Pakistan next play England at Trent Bridge on Monday.

Watch: Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar calls Sarfaraz Ahmed 'fat and unfit'

Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed said that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/its-a-dream-come-true-says-pakistans-mohammad-amir-on-world-cup-debut-222898">pace sensation Mohammad Amir</a> is fit for his World Cup debut on Friday against West Indies at Nottingham's Trent Bridge stadium.&nbsp;

"Mohammad Amir is fully fit and available for selection," Sarfaraz told reporters.&nbsp;

Amir, who was initially not included in Pakistan's provisional squad after his not so impressive performance ahead of the World Cup.&nbsp;

However, he was later included as the selectors decided to include him in the final 15 for the twelfth edition of Cricket World Cup.&nbsp;

"It's a dream come true," Amir told AFP ahead of Pakistan's first match against West Indies.&nbsp;

In Pics:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/world-cup-six-players-to-watch-out-for-in-west-indies-vs-pakistan-match-222797#wahab-riaz-220832">Six players to watch out for in West Indies vs Pakistan match</a>

"Every cricketer dreams of representing his country in a World Cup so this is my chance," he added.&nbsp;

Sarfaraz said he was clear about his starting 11, with all his players fit.

"I think it's good to be unpredictable," Sarfaraz added Pakistan being unpredictable.&nbsp;

"At the end of the day, the Pakistan team is very dangerous," he added. &nbsp;

Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed said that pace sensation Mohammad Amir is fit for his World Cup debut on Friday against West Indies at Nottingham's Trent Bridge stadium.

Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed said that pace sensation Mohammad Amir is fit for his World Cup debut on Friday against West Indies at Nottingham's Trent Bridge stadium. "Mohammad Amir is fully fit and available for selection," Sarfaraz told reporters. Amir, who was initially not included in Pakistan's provisional squad after his not so impressive performance ahead of the World Cup. However, he was later included as the selectors decided to include him in the final 15 for the twelfth edition of Cricket World Cup. "It's a dream come true," Amir told AFP ahead of Pakistan's first match against West Indies. In Pics: Six players to watch out for in West Indies vs Pakistan match "Every cricketer dreams of representing his country in a World Cup so this is my chance," he added. Sarfaraz said he was clear about his starting 11, with all his players fit. "I think it's good to be unpredictable," Sarfaraz added Pakistan being unpredictable. "At the end of the day, the Pakistan team is very dangerous," he added.

Pakistan vs West Indies: Mohammad Amir is 'fully fit' for World Cup debut, says Sarfaraz Ahmed

Opener Azhar Ali smashed a maiden triple hundred to put Pakistan firmly in control against the West Indies in the first day-night Test in Dubai on Friday.

Ali&#39;s epic unbeaten 302 guided Pakistan to 579-3 declared before the West Indies closed the second day on 69-1, still needing another 311 to avoid the follow-on with opener Kraigg Brathwaite (32) and Darren Bravo, on 14 not out, fighting at the crease.

They lost Leon Johnson leg-before in leg-spinner Yasir Shah&#39;s second over for 15 but negotiated the pace-cum-spin attack well for 22 overs.

It was Ali who stole the limelight in this second ever day-night Test with a career-best score that was spread over 645 minutes of dominating batting, albeit on a flat Dubai stadium pitch.

It is only the third Test triple century against the West Indies, after Andy Sandham of England and late Pakistan great Hanif Mohammad, making Pakistan&#39;s 400th Test, and his own 50th, a memorable occasion.

In all Ali smashed 23 boundaries and two sixes and put on 215 for the opening wicket with Sami Aslam (90), 147 for the second with Asad Shafiq (67) and 165 with Babar Azam (69) for the third.&nbsp;

Ali drove part-timer Jermaine Blackwood to the cover boundary to complete his triple century off 469 balls, pumped the air in jubiliation and then did Pakistan&#39;s new style of salute and push-up celebrations.

Misbah, unbeaten on 29, signalled the declaration in an attempt to forge ahead in the three-match series.

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Ali became the fourth Pakistan batsmen behind Hanif (337 vs West Indies in 1958), Inzamam-ul-Haq (329 vs New Zealand in 2002) and Younis Khan (313 vs Sri Lanka in 2009) to hit a triple hundred.

When on 278 Ali completed 4,000 Test runs, becoming the tenth Pakistani to reach the milestone in the five-day format.

Ali&#39;s knock as well as Pakistan&#39;s big total justified the decision to refine the seam on the pink ball used for this match after players complained of difficulties picking it up in the first-ever day-night Test between Australia and New Zealand at Adelaide last year.

A switch to a black seam, instead of the white and green one used at Adelaide, seemingly aided the batsmen considerably, with leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo (2-125) returning the best figures for a struggling West Indian attack. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Earlier, Ali was given another lifeline when Blackwood dropped a regulation catch off spinner Roston Chase in the slips with the Pakistani opener on 190.

Resuming at 279-1, Pakistan lost one wicket in the first session when Shafiq gave a return catch to Bishoo.

Ali continued from where he left off after resuming on 146, reaching his 150 with a single and then hitting a six and a boundary off Chase to send Pakistan past 350.

Soon after Ali reached his double century with a boundary off paceman Shannon Gabriel, his second after scoring 226 against Bangladesh in Dhaka last year.

This three-match series will continue in Abu Dhabi (October 21-25) and Sharjah (October 30-November 3).

(AFP)

Azhar Ali's unbeaten 302 guided Pakistan to 579-3 before West Indies closed the day on 69-1

Opener Azhar Ali smashed a maiden triple hundred to put Pakistan firmly in control against the West Indies in the first day-night Test in Dubai on Friday. Ali's epic unbeaten 302 guided Pakistan to 579-3 declared before the West Indies closed the second day on 69-1, still needing another 311 to avoid the follow-on with opener Kraigg Brathwaite (32) and Darren Bravo, on 14 not out, fighting at the crease. They lost Leon Johnson leg-before in leg-spinner Yasir Shah's second over for 15 but negotiated the pace-cum-spin attack well for 22 overs. It was Ali who stole the limelight in this second ever day-night Test with a career-best score that was spread over 645 minutes of dominating batting, albeit on a flat Dubai stadium pitch. It is only the third Test triple century against the West Indies, after Andy Sandham of England and late Pakistan great Hanif Mohammad, making Pakistan's 400th Test, and his own 50th, a memorable occasion. In all Ali smashed 23 boundaries and two sixes and put on 215 for the opening wicket with Sami Aslam (90), 147 for the second with Asad Shafiq (67) and 165 with Babar Azam (69) for the third. Ali drove part-timer Jermaine Blackwood to the cover boundary to complete his triple century off 469 balls, pumped the air in jubiliation and then did Pakistan's new style of salute and push-up celebrations. Misbah, unbeaten on 29, signalled the declaration in an attempt to forge ahead in the three-match series. Elite company Ali became the fourth Pakistan batsmen behind Hanif (337 vs West Indies in 1958), Inzamam-ul-Haq (329 vs New Zealand in 2002) and Younis Khan (313 vs Sri Lanka in 2009) to hit a triple hundred. When on 278 Ali completed 4,000 Test runs, becoming the tenth Pakistani to reach the milestone in the five-day format. Ali's knock as well as Pakistan's big total justified the decision to refine the seam on the pink ball used for this match after players complained of difficulties picking it up in the first-ever day-night Test between Australia and New Zealand at Adelaide last year. A switch to a black seam, instead of the white and green one used at Adelaide, seemingly aided the batsmen considerably, with leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo (2-125) returning the best figures for a struggling West Indian attack. Earlier, Ali was given another lifeline when Blackwood dropped a regulation catch off spinner Roston Chase in the slips with the Pakistani opener on 190. Resuming at 279-1, Pakistan lost one wicket in the first session when Shafiq gave a return catch to Bishoo. Ali continued from where he left off after resuming on 146, reaching his 150 with a single and then hitting a six and a boundary off Chase to send Pakistan past 350. Soon after Ali reached his double century with a boundary off paceman Shannon Gabriel, his second after scoring 226 against Bangladesh in Dhaka last year. This three-match series will continue in Abu Dhabi (October 21-25) and Sharjah (October 30-November 3). (AFP)

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