Pakistan Cricket Board Announces National Team for Upcoming Test Series Against Bangladesh
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the 16-member national team to compete in the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh. The selection committee named the squad ahead of the Test matches, which are scheduled to take place in Dhaka and Sylhet from May 8 to 20.
Key players like Shan Masood will lead the Test side, while four uncapped talents – Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Azan Awais, and Muhammad Ghazi Ghori – join the squad. Five of these players are currently participating in the NCA Red-Ball Camp in Lahore.
The team will undergo a camp in Karachi from April 27 to May 1 before flying to Bangladesh on May 2. Players involved in HBL PSL Xl will join the camp after their tournament concludes.
Red-ball coaches for the tour include former Test captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, who was recently appointed head coach. Asad Shafiq and Umar Gul will serve as batting and bowling coaches, respectively.