Bangladesh team announced for Test series against Pakistan, return of star fast bowler and experienced batsman

Bangladesh Announces Squad for Test Series Against Pakistan

The Bangladesh cricket team has announced its 16-member squad for the upcoming 2-match Test series against Pakistan. The series is set to begin on August 21, with the first Test scheduled in Rawalpindi and the second in Karachi. Notably, star fast bowler Taskin Ahmed and experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim have returned to the squad, bolstering the team’s strength.

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Test Series Schedule and Squad Details

The Bangladesh team will depart for Pakistan on August 12, ahead of the Test series. The first Test will be played from August 21 to 25 in Rawalpindi, followed by the second Test from August 30 to September 3 in Karachi.

Bangladesh Team for Test Series:

Bangladesh: Najmul Hussain Shanto (captain), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haq, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Lytton Kumar Das, Mehdi Hasan Miraj, Taijul Islam, Naeem Hasan, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmood, Taskeen Ahmed, Syed Khalid Ahmed.

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Key Inclusions and Focus on Fast Bowlers

National Selection Panel Chairman Gazi Ashraf Hussain said, “We have selected five fast bowlers. Taskin Ahmed will play only the second Test. He has not bowled in any Test since June.” The selection panel has named Shakib Al Hasan and Shorful Islam to the team, although both have been away from Test cricket for a long time. Let us know that the Bangladesh A team is currently playing a series in Pakistan. It includes 2 four-day matches and 3 one-day matches.

Bangladesh will look to put up a strong performance in this Test series, aiming to build on their recent experiences and the blend of youth and experience in their squad. The upcoming matches promise to be a crucial test of their capabilities.