Pakistan’s team management has locked in a revamped pace-bowling strategy for their upcoming Test tours of the West Indies and England. The most striking headline from the selection committee’s blueprint is the return of high-impact seam-bowling all-rounder Aamir Jamal to the red-ball core.
According to sources close to the management, Pakistan plans to carry four specialist fast bowlers alongside Jamal to balance out the overseas conditions.
he incoming squad signals a significant tactical shift. Experienced spearheads Shaheen Shah Afridi and Hasan Ali both features of Pakistan’s previous home series against Bangladesh will reportedly be left out of the traveling setup for these tours.
Instead, the selection committee is backing a mixture of proven domestic grind and raw youth:
- Mohammad Abbas: The veteran right-arm seamer anchors the unit. Holding 110 wickets across 29 Tests at an exceptional average of 23.23, his control will be crucial in English conditions.
- Khurram Shehzad: The 26-year-old has steadily carved a reputation as a robust red-ball option, boasting 28 wickets in his 7 Test appearances.
- Mohammad Ali: Making his comeback to the national side, Ali last suited up against Bangladesh in September 2024.
- Ubaid Shah: The headline newcomer. The younger brother of Naseem Shah has earned his maiden Test call-up following a blistering domestic run where he collected 72 wickets in just 16 first-class matches.
Aamir Jamal’s re-entry solves a crucial structural puzzle for the side. Having last played a Test match against South Africa in Cape Town in January 2025, Jamal provides the dual-threat capability that Pakistan often lacks overseas. In his brief 8-match Test career, he has already provided 352 runs and taken 21 wickets.
