Should Pakistan include a specialist fast bowler for the second Test against West Indies?

[hassan918]

Pakistan’s strategy of including fast bowlers in home Test matches is under scrutiny, and the stats paint a concerning picture. Over the last three home Tests, fast bowlers have failed to claim a single wicket, with spinners doing all the damage. Moreover, only 3% of the overs in these matches were bowled by pacers, highlighting their limited role.

In the first Test against the West Indies, Khurram Shehzad who was the only fast bowler in the playing XI, bowled just one over in the entire match. Should Pakistan replace him with an extra batter and go for an all spin attack or would you like to see a specialist pacer to provide variety?

 

[moghul]

Sajid , Noman and 9 batters, will be enough.

 

[jnaveen1980]

They have bowled a total of 7 overs lol So not sure why they are selected in the first place. You go to extraordinary length to keep the pitch extremely dry. Including a pacer makes no sense. Sean masood can be used as a seamer. This can be like India's bowling attack from the 1970s where Abid ali or Gavaskar would open bowl a couple of overs and let the spin quartet control the innings.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Nope. I don't think anyone else is needed... Khurram is there. He is enough. 3 spinners in the team on such a spin heaven should be the way to go

 

[Misia]

Jamal in place of khuram

 

[RidiculousMan]

No. Add an extra batter.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

No. Add an extra batter.

Although it is not needed but Pakistan should add one and try him out to see how they can perform on different pitches and will keep them a new exposure too

 

[RidiculousMan]

Although it is not needed

It is needed. I would've kept in Abdullah particularly because he plays spin well.

A batter who can play spin well on this wicket can be great addition.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

No. Add an extra batter.

They'll then add Imam and Masood will go to 3.

 

[Kianig89]

Khurram is there as false Nine , he sets things up and makes Spin trio more effective

 

[BouncerGuy]

Khurram is there as false Nine , he sets things up and makes Spin trio more effective

Yep. He is better than Ali. Should not be rested for him.. makes no sense TBH...

 

[hassan918]

They'll then add Imam and Masood will go to 3.

That won't be the worst decision.

 

[mon858]

Add sarfraz and given him Farwell test to retire. He is a good player of spin. If ever there was a totally free spot it is now.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Add sarfraz and given him Farwell test to retire. He is a good player of spin. If ever there was a totally free spot it is now.

This is international cricket, not charity cricket.

 

[sweep_shot]

No.

I think they shouldn't change the XI for 2nd Test. Play the same team and have the same type of pitch.

 

[Hyder]

Add sarfraz and given him Farwell test to retire. He is a good player of spin. If ever there was a totally free spot it is now.

Sarfraz might out perform players on this pitch. He used to be so good at playing spin tho havent seen him for ages

 

[Nikhil_cric]

For what joy? If the pitch is similar , I say remove Khurram and just play an extra batsman in your lineup

 

[hassan918]

Add sarfraz and given him Farwell test to retire. He is a good player of spin. If ever there was a totally free spot it is now.

He is not with the team anymore and I don't think we will see him play another match for Pakistan national team.