Pakistan Cricket Board [PCB] announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming West Indies tour of Pakistan on Monday. The National Selection Committee headed by Inzamam ul Haq announced the squad for the three-match series.

Suprisingly, Kamran Akmal, the leading run-scorer after Luke Ronchi and the only centurion in the latest edition of PSL, has not been named in the squad despite being in an impressive form.

However, Asif Ali and Hussain Talat, the leading run-scorers after Jean-Paul Duminy for the PSL champions—Islamabad United, have earned their maiden call-ups to the national team. Rahat Ali also got a chance in the squad after bowling well in the recently concluded PSL.

Shaheen Shah Afridi, who stole the limelight by producing the best bowling figures of 6/15 during the ICC U-19 World Cup 2019, has been included in the squad as well. The 17-year-old also delivered the best bowling spell in PSL 2018 when he took 5 wickets for 4 runs against Multan Sultans.

Imad Wasim and Ruman Raees were ruled out owing to injuries occurred during the PSL. Usman Khan Shinwari has made a comeback in the team after recovering from his injury.

The three-T20I series will be played on April 1, 2, and 3, respectively at National Stadium, Karachi.