Babar, Rizwan and Shahi are likely to be dropped from the national cricket squad for the home series against Bangladesh. After Pakistan’s poor performance in the T20 World Cup and early exit from the tournament, the cricket team was heavily criticized.
Pakistan cricket team is now gearing up to play the ICC Test Championship match against Bangladesh at home, the selection committee has started consultation with Test captain Shan Masood and coach Jason Gillespie.
PCB chairman Mohsin Khan has talked about giving new players a chance against Bangladesh, suggesting that the home series could also feature new and young players.
Haris Rauf is out of the question for fast bowling, while Shaheen Afridi can be rested for the Test series, according to sources. Babar Azam’s role as captain of the T20 and ODI teams is also under debate, while former captain Sarfraz Ahmed wants to join Test captain Shan Masood in the Test series.
Players like Abdullah Shafique, Salman Ali Agha and Saud Shakeel are sure to be in the squad for the upcoming home Test series against Bangladesh.
