National Test squad against Bangladesh announced, new faces included – Sports

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the 17-member national Test squad for the Test series against Bangladesh.

The Pakistan Test squad for the 2-Test series against Bangladesh has been announced, the 17-member national Test squad will be led by Shan Masood while Saud Shakeel will be the vice-captain.

Saud Shakeel has been named vice-captain in place of Shaheen Shah Afridi, who was the vice-captain for the tour of Australia, a decision to handle Shaheen Shah Afridi’s workload in a very busy season.

The first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh will be played in Rawalpindi from August 21 to 25, while the second Test will be played in Karachi from August 30 to September 3.

Before the Test series against Bangladesh, there was a big news about Pakistani cricketers

Pakistan team has to play 9 Tests and 14 T20Is from August 21, 2024 to April 5, 2025 next year, Pakistan team has to play at least 17 One Day Internationals in this season.

In what will be Jason Gillespie’s first Test series as Red Ball head coach, domestic cricket and Pakistan Shaheens stars Mohammad Hurira, Kamran Ghulam and Mohammad Ali are in the squad.