“In Test cricket, the most crucial aspect is putting up big scores and our approach will be focused on building a substantial total and executing the tasks assigned to us [for the match],” Saud told reporters at the Multan Cricket Stadium during a training session.

Half-centuries from Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan revived Pakistan to 143-4 after top-order batters stumbled in the first cricket test against West Indies.

The pair set up Pakistan's 127-run win over the West Indies, which has the hosts ahead 1-0 in the two-Test series.

Saud Shakeel's gutsy innings against West Indies underlined his importance in the Pakistan's batting lineup once again.

Saud Shakeel and Noman Ali climb into ICC Men’s Test top 10 after strong performances against West Indies in Multan.

Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel and Left-arm spinner Noman Ali broke into the top 10 of the ICC Men's Test Rankings after a 127-run

In a dramatic day of cricket in Multan, Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan delivered stellar performances to pull Pakistan out of deep waters after an early collapse orchestrated by West Indies pacer Jayden Seales.

Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel scored half-centuries as Pakistan finished the day at 143 for four in 41.3 overs. Jayden Seales was the star for the West Indies with three wickets.

Lunch Pakistan 230 (Shakeel 84, Rizwan 71, Seales 3-27) vs West Indies. West Indies took four wickets for 13 runs to trigger a Pakistan collapse after Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Ri

Stumps Pakistan 143 for 4 (Shakeel 56*, Rizwan 51*, Seales 3-21) vs West Indies. Half-centuries from Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan wrestled momentum back for Pakistan after Jay

Two Pakistani players have made their way into the top 10 of the ICC Men’s Test Rankings after impressive performances in the first Test against the West Indies. Left-handed batter Saud Shakeel and spinner Noman Ali played pivotal roles in Pakistan’s 127-run victory in Multan,

Pakistan's Saud Shakeel, and bowler Noman Ali on Wednesday made significant gains in the latest International Cricket Council's (ICC) Men's Test rankings.The pair set up Pakistan's 127-run win over the West Indies,