As the second day of the second Test in Grenada unfolded, West Indies' last-wicket partnership of Anderson Phillip and Jayden Seales strategically defied pressure by choosing defense over aggression, but the time left for Australia to bat became a critical factor.
Shaheen Shah Afridi's exclusion from the Test squad is a strategic decision to ensure he remains physically and mentally fresh for the Champions Trophy, according to PCB selector Aaqib Javed. This approach is aimed at preserving Afridi's fitness and performance levels leading up to this important ICC event.