Left-arm spinner, Noman Ali who took 11 wickets to lead Pakistan much-needed win over England in the PAK vs ENG 2nd Test at Multan, was included in the playing XI at the insistence of the selectors after failing a fitness test, a source in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revealed.

Noman had twice failed the fitness test conducted by the PCB team trainers but senior selector and former pace bowler, Aaqib Javed insisted on his selection for the PAK vs ENG 2nd Test, the source said.