{"id":3503,"date":"2026-04-18T07:15:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T07:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/pakistan-name-fresh-squad-as-shan-masood-leads-in-bangladesh-tests"},"modified":"2026-04-18T07:15:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T07:15:15","slug":"pakistan-name-fresh-squad-as-shan-masood-leads-in-bangladesh-tests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/pakistan-name-fresh-squad-as-shan-masood-leads-in-bangladesh-tests","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Name Fresh Squad as Shan Masood Leads in Bangladesh Tests"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistan have announced a 16-man squad for an upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh, with Shan Masood set to captain a refreshed group. The tour forms part of Pakistan\u2019s ongoing ICC World Test Championship campaign, where they are currently seeking upward momentum in the standings.<\/p>\n<p>Pakistan are placed fifth in the WTC table, carrying a points percentage of 50. Bangladesh sit eighth, and with the series beginning on May 8, both teams will be looking to gain valuable ground. Pakistan\u2019s selection also reflects a willingness to rotate in new faces, with four players receiving their maiden Test call-ups.<\/p>\n<h3>At a glance<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Pakistan named a 16-member squad for a two-Test series vs Bangladesh.<\/li>\n<li>Captain: Shan Masood.<\/li>\n<li>Series dates: first Test from May 8\u201312; second Test from May 16\u201320.<\/li>\n<li>Series venues: Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (Dhaka) and Sylhet International Cricket Stadium (Sylhet).<\/li>\n<li>Uncapped Test call-ups: Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Azan Awais, Ghazi Ghori.<\/li>\n<li>Pakistan WTC position: fifth, with a 50 percent points tally; Bangladesh: eighth.<\/li>\n<li>Red-ball camp: Karachi from April 27 to May 1 for players not in the Pakistan Super League.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Abdullah Fazal and Azan Awais, both left-handed batters, have earned their debut opportunities after steady domestic performances. Amad Butt comes in as a bowling all-rounder, with experience built since his first-class debut in 2015. Ghazi Ghori, a wicketkeeper-batter, has also added recent international exposure after making his ODI debut against Bangladesh.<\/p>\n<p>While the squad includes new talent, Pakistan have also kept a seasoned spine intact. The group features Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan and Salman Ali Agha, aiming to balance emerging players with proven match-winners.<\/p>\n<h3>Preparations and coaching changes<\/h3>\n<p>In the lead-up to the tour, players not currently involved in the Pakistan Super League will report for a red-ball training camp in Karachi. The camp is scheduled to run from April 27 to May 1, giving the group time to fine-tune skills suited to longer-format cricket.<\/p>\n<p>Pakistan Cricket Board has also introduced a new coaching set-up. Sarfaraz Ahmed, the former captain, has been appointed head coach, with Asad Shafiq working as batting coach. Umar Gul will take charge as bowling coach for the Test campaign.<\/p>\n<p>The squad for the series includes: Shan Masood (captain), Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Azan Awais, Babar Azam, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Rizwan, Ghazi Ghori, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel and Shaheen Shah Afridi.<\/p>\n<h3>Match schedule<\/h3>\n<p>The first Test is scheduled for May 8 to May 12 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The second Test will follow from May 16 to May 20 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistan have announced a 16-man squad for an upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh, with Shan Masood set to captain a refreshed group. 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