{"id":123,"date":"2023-06-17T03:34:23","date_gmt":"2023-06-17T10:34:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldcupduniya.com\/?p=123"},"modified":"2023-07-13T03:50:57","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T10:50:57","slug":"pakistan-announces-squad-for-sri-lanka-test-series-shaheen-afridi-returns-excitement-builds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldcupduniya.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/17\/pakistan-announces-squad-for-sri-lanka-test-series-shaheen-afridi-returns-excitement-builds\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Pakistan Announces Squad for Sri Lanka Test Series: Shaheen Afridi Returns, Excitement Builds&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/worldcupduniya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shaheen-afridi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124\" width=\"818\" height=\"458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldcupduniya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shaheen-afridi.jpg 300w, https:\/\/worldcupduniya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shaheen-afridi-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Introduction:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pakistan&#8217;s announces 16-member squad for the highly anticipated Test series against Sri Lanka in July. The squad unveiling is headlined by the long-awaited return of star pacer Shaheen Afridi, who last showcased his prowess in the longest format back in July 2022 before an unfortunate knee injury during a match against Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shaheen Afridi&#8217;s Resurgence and Test Cricket Comeback:<\/strong><br>Expressing his enthusiasm on rejoining the Test cricket arena, Shaheen Afridi shared, &#8220;I am thrilled to make my return to the Pakistan Test side after a year-long hiatus. Test cricket holds a special place in my heart, and being away from it was an arduous journey. Following my absence throughout the home season due to the injury incurred in Sri Lanka, I am eager to make a resounding comeback in the same country and achieve the milestone of 100 Test wickets.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently boasting an impressive record of 99 wickets from 25 Tests, with an average of 24.86, Shaheen Afridi stands on the precipice of a remarkable feat. The squad will commence preparations on July 3 in Karachi, with the tour schedule set to be announced imminently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Crucial World Test Championship Fixture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The two Test matches against Sri Lanka carry added significance as they contribute to the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle. This intensifies the anticipation and sets the stage for an enthralling contest between these cricketing nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pakistan Squad for Sri Lanka Test Series:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Captain: Babar Azam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vice-captain and wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aamir Jamal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abdullah Shafique<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abrar Ahmed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hasan Ali<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Imam-ul-Haq<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mohammad Huraira<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mohammad Nawaz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Naseem Shah<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Noman Ali<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salman Ali Agha<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wicketkeeper: Sarfaraz Ahmed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saud Shakeel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shaheen Afridi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shan Masood<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction: Pakistan&#8217;s announces 16-member squad for the highly anticipated Test series against Sri Lanka in July. The squad unveiling is headlined by the long-awaited return of star pacer Shaheen Afridi, who last showcased his prowess in the longest format back in July 2022 before an unfortunate knee injury during a match against Sri Lanka. 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