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He replaces South African Gary Kirsten ahead o fa tour of Zimbabwe.
India have not toured Pakistan since 2008 because of soured political relations between the neighbours, who play each other only in global multi-team tournaments.
It must be a shattering experience for Pakistan to lose two Tests within a span of two years after their batsmen had scored more than 550 runs in the first innings.
Usman, the son of legendary spinner Abdul Qadir, last appeared in Pakistan cricket in the recent Champions One-Day Cup.
Pakistan won just six of the 13 T20 matches they played under Babar in his second stint.
A decision on the leadership role of Babar Azam in white-ball formats has been put on hold.
India have not visited Pakistan since 2008 and the arch-rivals meet only at multi-team events.
India are yet to decide on travelling to Pakistan due to the strained relations between the two countries.
Kirsten emphasised the significance of strike rotation, particularly on challenging surfaces.
With a second straight loss, Pakistan is looking down the barrel in the competition.
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