Pakistan have announced their squad for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh. The two-match series will be played from May 8 to May 12 and May 16 to May 20.
The squad includes four uncapped players, giving fresh talent a chance at the international level.
Four Uncapped Players Get First Call-Up
Pakistan have included four new faces in the Test squad:
- Abdullah Fazal
- Azan Awais
- Amad Butt
- Muhammad Ghazi Ghori
These players are yet to make their Test debut and will be looking to impress in this series.
Mohammad Abbas Returns to the Test Team
Experienced fast bowler Mohammad Abbas has been recalled to the squad.
He last played Test cricket during the South Africa tour in the 2024/25 season. The 36-year-old has been in good form in county cricket with Derbyshire and has received permission to join the national team.
Training Camp and Player Availability
The team will begin preparations with a training camp in Karachi from April 27.
Players who are currently playing in the Pakistan Super League will join the squad after the tournament ends on May 3. If Abbas stays for the full camp, he may miss a few county matches for Derbyshire.
Coaching Staff Changes
Pakistan have also made some changes to the coaching staff:
- Sarfaraz Ahmed is the new head coach for the Test team
- Asad Shafiq has been appointed batting coach
- Umar Gul is the new bowling coach
Sarfaraz Ahmed, a former captain, recently moved into a coaching role after being part of the selection panel.
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Pakistan Squad for Bangladesh Tests
Here is the full squad:
Batters
| Player |
|---|
| Shan Masood (c) |
| Salman Ali Agha |
| Babar Azam |
| Saud Shakeel |
| Imam-ul-Haq |
| Abdullah Fazal |
| Azan Awais |
Wicketkeepers
| Player |
|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan |
| Muhammad Ghazi Ghori |
All-rounders
| Player |
|---|
| Amad Butt |
Bowlers
| Player |
|---|
| Shaheen Shah Afridi |
| Hasan Ali |
| Noman Ali |
| Sajid Khan |
| Khurram Shahzad |
| Mohammad Abbas |
Changes from Previous Test Squad
Players Retained
| Player |
|---|
| Shan Masood |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi |
| Salman Ali Agha |
| Khurram Shahzad |
| Hasan Ali |
| Noman Ali |
| Babar Azam |
| Sajid Khan |
| Mohammad Rizwan |
| Saud Shakeel |
| Imam-ul-Haq |
New Additions
| Player |
|---|
| Abdullah Fazal |
| Azan Awais |
| Amad Butt |
| Mohammad Abbas |
| Muhammad Ghazi Ghori |
Players Dropped
| Player |
|---|
| Abrar Ahmed |
| Asif Afridi |
| Faisal Akram |
| Kamran Ghulam |
| Aamir Jamal |
| Rohail Nazir |
| Abdullah Shafique |
Final Update
Pakistan have made a mix of experienced and new selections for the Bangladesh Test series. The inclusion of four uncapped players and the return of Mohammad Abbas show that the team is trying to balance youth and experience.
The upcoming matches will be important for both new and senior players as Pakistan look to perform well in the Test series.
