Pakistan made a notable change to their squad by releasing leg-spinner Zahid Mahmood and left-arm orthodox bowler Noman Ali on the first day of the opening Test against England in Multan. Mahmood, a late addition to Pakistan’s initial squad, had featured in only two Test matches, taking 12 wickets during England’s last tour of Pakistan in December 2022. Despite his inclusion as the 16th player, Pakistan decided to trim the squad to 15, releasing him before the match began.
Noman Ali, once a consistent part of Pakistan’s Test lineup, was sidelined due to appendicitis late last year, which forced him out of the Test series in Bangladesh. While Noman had made a tentative return, his release comes as Pakistan looks to streamline their squad to focus on individual players’ development, as explained by Shan Masood in the lead-up to the series.
With the changes, Pakistan is left with only three reserve players: Mohammad Huraira, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Mir Hamza. This decision, however, could leave Pakistan with limited options for replacements, especially in case of injuries or if they need a concussion substitute.
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