Several key players will be dropped, and some new players will be added to Pakistan’s series against Bangladesh starting next month.
The national Test squad will be finalized when Jason Gillespie, head coach of the Red Ball team in Darwin, returns to Pakistan.
According to the details, the final consultation on forming Pakistan’s Test squad for the series against Bangladesh will be held next week. Sources say the Test squad will be finalized upon Red Ball head coach Jason Gillespie’s return to Pakistan. Jason Gillespie is currently in Darwin with the Pakistan Shaheens. Jason Gillespie will arrive in Pakistan after the second four-day match against Bangladesh A. The training camp to prepare for the Test series will be held in the second week of August, while the first Test between the Pakistan and Bangladesh teams will be held in Rawalpindi from August 21. will begin.
According to media reports, many players cannot retain their place in the team based on form and fitness. At the same time, Muhammad Harira and Sahibzada Farhan will likely be included in the Test squad. In contrast, the national team will consist of Faheem Ashraf, Wasim Junior Saim Ayub and Nouman Ali. Making a place in the team is difficult. At the same time, Imamul Haq’s name will be debated, and Aamir Jamal and Hasan Ali’s inclusion in the team will be decided after their fitness is assessed.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh (Schedule of Two Tests):
21-25 August – 1st Test, Rawalpindi
August 30 – September 3 – Second Test, Karachi.