Under massive pressure following Pakistan’s T20 series loss; media reports suggest that Misbah-ul-Haq might surprise everyone by bringing back a few old players. so, here is a look at who they are.
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Salman Butt
It has been widely reported that the chief selector cum head coach is seriously pondering the idea of selecting Salman Butt for the Test matches in Australia. Even though there is no confirmation as of now; criticism has already begun owing Salman Butt’s age as well as his involvement in the spot-fixing scandal that was unearthed in 2010.
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Fawad Alam
Asad Shafiq hasn’t been doing too well and therefore, Misbah is seriously considering the idea of bringing back Fawad Alam for the Test matches.
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Mohd. Irfan
Fast bowler Mohd. Irfan is also under consideration. Hence, Wahab Riaz who hasn’t impressed Misbah with his attitude might be over-looked.
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Who Else?
Names of Sami Aslam, Zafar Gohar, and of course Misbah’s favorite Rahat Ali are also being reported for the upcoming tour.
More importantly though, Misbah-ul-Haq might surprise everyone by actually sacking Sarfraz Ahmed across formats. Mohd. Rizwan then is likely to take over as Pakistan’s first-choice wicket-keeper while Azhar Ali and Babar Azam are likely to captain the Test and T20 sides respectively; i.e. if that happens.