Pakistan’s playing XI announced for first Bangladesh Test

RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced playing XI for 1st Test against Bangladesh.

Pakistan will take on Bangladesh in the first Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium starting on August 21.

Shan Masood will captain the side while Saud Shakeel, Abdullah Shafique, and the prolific Babar Azam will bolster the batting lineup.

Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Naseem Shah, and rising star Khurram Shahzad will be the four pacers selected in the squad.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Muhammad Rizwan has also been selected, along with all-rounder Salman Agha who will be the only spinner.

Pakistan’s Playing XI for first Bangladesh Test

Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Ali, Khurram Shahzad.

It should be remembered that the first test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh will be played from August 21, while the second match will be played from August 30. Both these matches will be played at the Pindi Cricket Stadium.

Kamran Ghulam and Abrar Ahmed have already been released who will play for Pakistan Shaheens in the four-day match against Bangladesh A from August 20 to 23.