Pakistan have introduced their squad for the second Take a look at match in opposition to Bangladesh, set to start on August 30 on the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Spinner Abrar Ahmed, who was notably absent from the primary Take a look at, has been recalled to the group. Along with Abrar, batter Kamran Ghulam and quick bowler Aamir Jamal have additionally been included within the squad.
Response to first take a look at defeat
The squad modifications come within the wake of Pakistan’s surprising loss within the first Take a look at, the place they have been defeated by 10 wickets. This was Pakistan’s first-ever Take a look at loss to Bangladesh, a outcome that has prompted the group administration to make essential changes. Pakistan’s choice to declare within the first innings didn’t repay, and the group is now trying to bounce again within the collection decider.
Health issues and squad updates
In a press launch, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that Jamal’s participation within the second Take a look at will rely upon his health evaluation. Jamal was earlier launched from the squad to work on his health on the Nationwide Cricket Academy (NCA) however has now been recalled. The PCB additionally introduced that each Abrar and Kamran, who have been launched from the Take a look at squad earlier than the primary match, had featured for Pakistan Shaheens in a four-day sport in opposition to Bangladesh ‘A’ on the Islamabad Membership from August 20 to 23. Shaheen Afridi, who was launched after the primary Take a look at, has additionally rejoined the squad.
“Abrar Ahmed and Kamran Ghulam have been launched from the Take a look at squad earlier than the beginning of the primary Take a look at match and featured for Pakistan Shaheens in a four-day sport in opposition to Bangladesh ‘A’ on the Islamabad Membership from 20 to 23 August. Additionally, Shaheen Shah Afridi, who was launched from the squad on the conclusion of the primary Take a look at, has rejoined the squad on Tuesday night,” the PCB mentioned in a launch.
“In the meantime, Aamir Jamal, who had been launched from the squad to work on his health on the NCA, has been recalled. Aamir’s participation within the second Take a look at will stay topic to health clearance,” it additional added.
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Pakistan’s squad for the 2nd Take a look at in opposition to Bangladesh
The up to date squad for the second Take a look at contains:
- Shan Masood (captain)
- Saud Shakeel (vice-captain)
- Aamir Jamal (topic to health)
- Abrar Ahmed
- Abdullah Shafique
- Babar Azam
- Kamran Ghulam
- Khurram Shahzad
- Mir Hamza
- Mohammad Ali
- Mohammad Huraira
- Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper)
- Naseem Shah
- Saim Ayub
- Salman Ali Agha
- Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicket-keeper)
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
