Pakistan is scheduled to host a two-match Test series against Bangladesh, and discussions are on to choose the venues for the next matches. Local media reports suggest that Rawalpindi and Multan are being examined as potential hosts for the matches.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Test series Venue
As a result of the ongoing upgrade work in preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy next year, it seems unlikely that Karachi and Lahore will be chosen to host the matches during the series between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Both boards are now deliberating on the sites and schedule for the series, and it is expected to be resolved in the near future.
Geo News previously reported that Test captain Shan Masood, head coach Jason Gillespie, and the selection committee have initiated discussions regarding Pakistan’s squad for the Test series against Bangladesh.
There is a possibility that the current captain for white-ball cricket, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi, may be given a break for the Test matches against Bangladesh. However, the inclusion of Haris Rauf in the squad is not being taken into consideration at all.
Saud Shakeel, Abdullah Shafique, Salman Ali Agha, and former captain and wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfaraz Ahmed are under consideration for the final team roster.
Regarding the fast bowling department, Naseem Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani, Mir Hamza, Khurram Shahzad, and Aamir Jamal are being considered for selection.
Gillespie’s next series will mark his debut as the head coach of the Pakistan Test squad, following his appointment in April. Similarly, this will be Masood’s second assignment as captain, having been appointed last year. He initially captained the team in a three-Test series against Australia, in which Pakistan suffered a 3-0 defeat in Australia.
Masood is presently serving as the representative of the Yorkshire County Cricket Club in the County Championship.
Pakistan was eliminated from the present T20 World Cup during the preliminary group round, while Bangladesh has advanced to the Super 8.
