Pakistan to play with three pacers in Pindi Test

LAHORE: The national team’s playing XI for the first Test match against Bangladesh has been announced.

The pitch for the first Test, starting on August 21 in Rawalpindi, is reported to be favorable for fast bowlers. According to sources within the PCB, the Pakistani team will include three fast bowlers and one spinner for the match. Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah will be joined by a third fast bowler, Mir Hamza. Sources from the PCB indicate that Abdullah Shafique’s position as an opener was secure. Captain Shan Masood would bat at number three, while former captain Babar Azam would bat at number four.

Additionally, PCB sources suggested that Mohammad Huraira, who delivered an impressive performance for Pakistan Shaheens against Bangladesh A, was a strong candidate for the Test debut.

Meanwhile, the PCB has also finalised the team management for the series against Bangladesh. According to the PCB, Naveed Akram Cheema will be the Manager of the Pakistan cricket team, Jason Gillespie will serve as Head Coach, and Azhar Mahmood will be the Assistant Coach. Additionally, Tim Nelson will be the High-Performance Coach, and Cliff Deacon has been appointed as the national team’s physiotherapist.