Possible Changes In Pakistan’s Playing XI For The Johannesburg Test

Pakistan’s playing XI for the Johannesburg Test that begins from the coming Friday is a matter of debate among the critics and the team management these days. Hence, here is a look at possible changes that the green shirts might introduce in the final Test of the 3 match rubber.

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Rizwan Ahead Of Fakhar

Fakhar Zaman has had an awful time with the bat off late across all formats. Therefore, he is likely to be dropped for the game.

Since, Pakistan have not called up a replacement yet for Haris Sohail; wicket-keeper batsman, Mohd. Rizwan is likely to play i.e. if the head coach doesn’t intervene to advocate for one of his favorite boys in the side.

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Hasan Ahead Of Shaheen Afridi

Shaheen looked fatigued during the Cape Town Test. Therefore, Pakistan might look to rest him ahead of the One day International (ODI) series and play Hasan Ali instead.

Faheem Ahead Of Yasir

Yasir has looked completely out of sorts in the South African conditions. Thus, if Pakistan decide to go in with an all-pace attack, Faheem Ashraf is likely to be part of the team that meets the Proteas in nearly two days time.

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