PAK vs BAN: Pakistan's playing XI announced for first Bangladesh Test
The first Test will begin on August 21 in Rawalpindi
Pakistan affirmed their playing XI for the impending first Test against Bangladesh, set to occur in Rawalpindi from August 21.
Shan Masood will be driving the public group in a home series interestingly.
Joining Masood in the group are Saud Shakeel, Abdullah Shafique, and the productive Babar Azam, who will reinforce the batting arrangement.
The group's quick bowling assault will be led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, with Mohammad Ali, Naseem Shah, and rising star Khurram Shahzad finishing the speed group of four. Wicketkeeper-batsman Muhammad Rizwan has additionally been chosen, alongside all-rounder Salman Agha who will be the main spinner.
It should be noted it will be first game for Jason Gillespie as the lead trainer of the Pakistan cricket crew.
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
Prior, all-rounder Aamer Jamal was let out of the crew as he is yet recuperate from back injury.
Jamal, 28, got harmed while playing for Warwickshire in province cricket. He played three Tests and six T20Is for the side subsequent to going along with them in April.
He was most recently seen in real life for the area side on June 8 however was sidelined after that because of the analysis of his back physical issue.
The PCB put him in the crew for the two-Test series against Bangladesh with his support subject to wellness yet the all-rounder couldn't get match fit and was at last let out of the crew.
"Right-arm quick bowler Aamir Jamal has been set free from the Test crew in front of the series against Bangladesh. Aamir, who was prior remembered for the crew subject to wellness leeway, has been encouraged to deal with his wellness at the Public Cricket Foundation in Lahore," the PCB said in a presser.
"Aamir is recuperating from a back physical issue which he supported while playing province cricket this year."
Series plan
first Test: August 21 - 25 @ Pindi Cricket Arena
second Test: August 30 - 4 September @ Pindi Cricket Arena