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Pakistan vs Bangladesh Test Series 2024: Squad Announcements and Key Insights
The Pakistan vs Bangladesh Test Series 2024 is set to ignite the cricketing world as both teams gear up for a competitive showdown. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revealed a strong 17-member squad for the ICC World Test Championship fixtures against Bangladesh.
The series will kick off with the first Test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from 21-25 August, followed by the second Test at the iconic National Stadium in Karachi from 30 August to 3 September.
Pakistan's Squad for the Test Series
The Pakistan squad, led by Shan Masood, features a blend of experience and youth. Saud Shakeel has been appointed vice-captain, succeeding Shaheen Shah Afridi, whose workload is being managed carefully due to the demanding international schedule ahead.
Key Players to Watch:
- Shan Masood (Captain): Known for his resilience and leadership, Masood will be looking to lead by example at the top of the order.
- Saud Shakeel (Vice-Captain): Shakeel, a talented middle-order batsman, will bring stability and experience to the team.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi: Although his workload is being monitored, Afridi remains a critical component of Pakistan's bowling attack.
- Mohammad Huraira: A rising star, Huraira has been in exceptional form, highlighted by a double-century against Bangladesh ‘A’ recently.
New Faces and Returning Stars
Several players have been rewarded for their consistent performances in domestic cricket and with the Pakistan Shaheens. Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Ali, and Mohammad Huraira are among those who have earned their place in the squad.
- Kamran Ghulam: After scoring over 1,000 runs in the 2023-24 first-class season and performing well against Bangladesh ‘A’, Ghulam is poised to make a significant impact.
- Mohammad Ali: A fast bowler with impressive figures, Ali’s return to the Test squad is well-deserved after taking 47 wickets in the recent domestic season.
- Naseem Shah: Returning to the red-ball format after 13 months, Naseem Shah adds pace and aggression to the bowling lineup.
Training and Preparation
The training camp of the Pakistan Test team started on August 11 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Head coach Jason Gillespie is looking over the camp; assistant coach Azhar Mahmood is helping him. Arriving in Islamabad on August 17, the Bangladesh squad is supposed to start their training in the same afternoon.
Bangladesh Squad
Bangladesh Test squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Kumar Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Syed Khaled Ahmed
Series Expectations
The series promises to be a tightly contested affair. Pakistan will be eager to capitalize on their home advantage, while Bangladesh will look to challenge the hosts with their own blend of talent and experience.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st Test Result:
Leading the two-match series 1-0, Bangladesh wins by 10 wickets. Rawalpindi's Cricket Stadium has created historical memories. Bangladesh has at last won a Test match against Pakistan after fourteen attempts. In 2015 the home team has drawn one and won twelve. Every division, Bangladesh dominated the game. They presented the outcome of this test match very unexpectedly. Who would have guessed Pakistan would lose after declaring in the first innings of this test match? Following the first innings declaration, a test match has been lost sixteen times. Test cricket's appeal stems mostly from this. Perhaps the Pakistani team misunderstood the pitch? Looking at the scoreboard, Bangladesh's spinners were really crucial. The Pakistani team surely missed these chances, and they will have to be ready quickly if they want to make improvement for the second test match in the series. Still, Bangladesh will be commemorating their victory today. For Bangladesh's captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, a great birthday present. The presenting ceremony will come after a little break.