Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced two separate squads for the series against Bangladesh. Pakistan Shaheens will take on the Bangladesh A team in a four-day Test match while a two-match Test series of the ICC World Test Championship between the senior teams of Pakistan and Bangladesh will commence from August 21.
The highly anticipated series will kick off with the first Test being played in Rawalpindi from August 21-25. Following this, the action will move to Karachi for the second Test, scheduled from August 30 to September 3.
Dates for the four-day match between Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh A team are yet to be announced. These matches are crucial as both teams aim to climb up the ranks in the World Test Championship standings.
Bangladesh A team’s travel to Pakistan has been postponed due to the political turmoil in Bangladesh following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajid’s resignation.
The Pakistan Shaheens squad, featuring a blend of young talent and experienced players, is set to face Bangladesh A in a series that promises to showcase the future stars of both nations.
Meanwhile, the senior Pakistan squad for the World Test Championship matches includes a mix of seasoned veterans and in-form players.
The PCB has emphasized the importance of these matches, as Pakistan looks to solidify its position in the World Test Championship table. They need 7 wins out of the next 9 matches to qualify for the final.
Key players such as Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan are expected to lead the charge with their experience and skill.
Meanwhile Shan Masood will lead the team against Bangladesh while Saud Shakeel has been named as the vice captain of the main red-ball side.
Pakistan has announced a 14-member squad for the series against Bangladesh A team while a 17-member squad has been named for the World Test Championship series against Bangladesh.
The series not only promises competitive cricket but also serves as a platform for new talent to emerge and make a mark on the international stage.
Test Squad for Bangladesh Series:
| Shan Masood (c) | Saud Shakeel (VC) | Aamir Jamal | Abdullah Shafique | Abrar Ahmed |
| Babar Azam | Kamran Ghulam | Khurram Shahzad | Mir Hamza | Mohammad Ali |
| Mohammad Hurraira | Mohammad Rizwan | Naseem Shah | Saim Ayub | Salman Ali Agha |
| Sarfraz Ahmed (wk) | Shaheen Shah Afridi |
Test Squad for Series Against Bangladesh A:
| Saud Shakeel (c) | Kamran Ghulam | Mehran Mumtaz | Mir Hamza | Mohammad Ali |
| Mohammad Ramiz Jr. | Mohammad Huraira | Naseem Shah | Saad Baig (wk) | Saad Khan |
| Saim Ayub | Sameen Gul | Sarfraz Ahmed (wk) | Umar Amin |
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