Naseem Shah included in Pakistan Test squad against Bangladesh
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named a 17-member Test squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh, starting from August 21 in Rawalpindi. The announcement marks the return of fast bowler Naseem Shah to Test cricket after a year-long absence due to an injury.
Notably, Shah suffered a shoulder injury during Asia Cup match against India in Colombo last year. The injury also forced him out of the ODI World Cup 2023 which took place in India. While Shan Masood will continue to lead the side, PCB appointed middle-order batter Saud Shakee as vice-captain, replacing pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi.
“Saud takes over from Shaheen Shah Afridi as part of the selectors’ strategic decision that is aimed at managing Pakistan’s lead fast bowler’s workload management during the period from 21 August 2024 to 5 April 2025 in which Pakistan is scheduled to play nine Tests, 14 T20Is and, at least, 17 ODIs”, PCB said in a statement.
Bangladesh Tour of Pakistan Fixtures
The Bangladesh cricket team is scheduled to arrive in Islamabad on August 17 and is expected to train in the same afternoon. Meanwhile, the Pakistan cricket team will begin their training camp on August 11 in the supervision of red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie and assistant coach Azhar Mahmood. The two match test series will begin on 21st August at Rawalpindi and Karachi will be the venue for the 2nd Test starting on 30th August.
-
Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 1st Test - 21 Aug - 25 Aug
-
Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test - 30 Aug - 03 Sep
Pakistan Squad vs Bangladesh
The Men in Green have called up some new talent for the 2-match Test series. Mohammad Huraira, Kamran Ghulam, and Mohammad Ali have been named into the squad for their consistent performances in the domestic circuit. Meanwhile, Imamul Haq, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Junior, Noman Ali, and Sajid Khan failed to find a place in the squad.
Pakistan Squad - Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel, Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Muhammad Hurraira, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
READ NEXT
Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave Head to Head Records
Discover the close battle between Welsh Fire and Southern Brave. See their win-loss records in both Men's and Women's Hundred tournaments, and find out who dominates!
BRM vs SOU: WHO WILL SCORE MOST RUNS IN TODAY'S MATCH?
James Vince, Ben Duckett and Jamie Smith are the top three batters to watch out for in the eliminator match