Mohammad Asghar added to Test squad as backup after Shah's injury

E-Paper | June 13, 2026

Mohammad Asghar will join the Test squad in the upcoming series against Australia as the 17th member after leg spinner Yasir Shah suffered a back injury during a practice session earlier this week.

Pakistan Cricket Board sources told DawnNews that team management asked the selection committee to call Asghar as a backup in the three-Test series against the Aussies.

The national selection committee agreed to process the request and Chairman PCB Shaharyar Khan approved the choice, according to PCB sources.

The Test series will commence from December 15, 2016, at the Gabba Stadium in Brisbane.

Our readers are at the heart of everything we do.
Do you have a thought to share or a way we can improve? We’d love to hear it. Reach out to us at feedback@dawn.com.

Sport

Pakistan's 'bowling weapons' to trouble Australian batsmen, says coach Mickey Arthur

Can Pakistan conquer Australia in Australia?

How can Pakistan beat Australia in the upcoming Test series?

Aftab, nj

Dec 08, 2016 05:17pm

Would have helped to know what he does. Is he a leg spinner too?

Recommend 0

Hyder

Dec 08, 2016 06:20pm

Sir A left arm spinner is added as a replacement to cover injury to a leg spinner??? Why not another leg spinner is added. Mickey Arthur seems to have lost the plot, big time!!!

Recommend 0

dr. salaria, aamir ahmad

Dec 08, 2016 08:39pm

Excellent decision by the PCB administration since investing in young talent and providing the right kind of opportunity to budding players at the highest level in cricket always pays big dividends.

Recommend 0

javid kashmiri

Dec 09, 2016 08:58am

pcb members are not working well abt pak team they only save our chairs where is a talented young haris sohail having 52 first class average

Recommend 0

CITIZEN26

Dec 09, 2016 02:42pm

Great decision by Mickey to give youngster a chance to play in Australia. This will let him get a feel of international pitches and quality Cricket.

Recommend 0

Dec 09, 2016 05:45pm

Proper Leg Spinner or Off spinner should be called in place of Asghar, as he is similar bowler to Nawaz, who is already in the squad. Wrong decision from Micky Arthur and Co

Recommend 0

Khalid

Dec 09, 2016 06:23pm

Hafeez should have been a better choice

Recommend 0

Asif Husain

Dec 09, 2016 10:02pm

Left arm spinner is technically a leg spinner!!

Recommend 0

Branded Content

Why SQD-Mini LED is the display breakthrough we’ve been waiting for?

The display industry is entering a new phase, where reducing trade-offs is as important as pushing performance limits.

The Palms at Silk Gardens introduces a new family address in Karachi

The Palms places families at the heart of its vision, offering thoughtfully planned 2 and 3-bedroom units in a secure, peaceful and community-led environment.