Pakistan-Bangladesh Test Series to Start on August 21
The Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh will be played from August 21. This test series will be a total of 2 matches. But the situation in Bangladesh has been dire for the past few days. So yet the Bangladesh Cricket Board has not announced the team for this series. But the Bangladesh Cricket Board has taken a big decision in the background of this series. Bangladesh players will soon leave for Pakistan after this decision.
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Bangladesh’s Preparations Affected by Political Instability
Bangladesh has been facing significant political unrest in recent days, which has impacted the team’s preparations for the series. Due to the ongoing situation, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has not yet announced the team for the series. However, in a significant move, the BCB has decided that the team will leave for Pakistan on August 12, five days earlier than initially planned. This schedule change is intended to ensure that the players can settle and prepare adequately for the series.
Additionally, the political instability has led to the suspension of flight services by the Bangladesh Embassy, which means that foreign members of the Bangladesh coaching staff will not be allowed to participate in the practice sessions. This decision adds to the challenges faced by the Bangla team as they prepare for this crucial series.
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Pakistan’s Preparations and Squad
Pakistan, on the other hand, is making thorough preparations to host Bangladesh. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that the Bangladesh cricket team will practice at the Gaddafi Stadium from August 14 to 16 before heading to Islamabad on August 17. A practice session is scheduled at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from August 18 to 20 to ensure the team is well-prepared for the first match.
The Pakistan squad for the series includes a mix of experienced and young players, with Shan Masood leading the team as captain. The squad also features key players like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi, who will be crucial to Pakistan’s chances in the series.
Test Series Schedule
- First Match: August 21-25, Rawalpindi
- Second Match: August 30 – September 3, Karachi
Pakistan Squad: Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Amir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Naseem Shah, Sam Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicketkeeper), Shaheen Shah Afridi.
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