NEW DELHI: Pakistan have named a 16-member squad for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh. Captain Shan Masood will lead a revamped side in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle.Pakistan are currently fifth in the WTC table with 50 percent points and will be looking to climb higher against eighth-placed Bangladesh. The two-match series, which begins on May 8, also signals a new approach from the selectors, with four uncapped players in the squad.
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What Ryan Cook said after LSG tasted yet another defeat Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Azan Awais and Ghazi Ghori all earned their first Test call-ups. Fazal and Awais, both left-handed batsmen, have impressed with consistent performances in domestic cricket, while Butt has been adding experience as a bowling all-rounder since his first-class debut in 2015. Wicketkeeper-spinner Ghori recently made his ODI debut against Bangladesh, bringing international exposure.The team also retains a strong experienced core, including Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan and Salman Ali Agha, ensuring a balanced mix of youth and experience.Ahead of the tour, players not involved in the Pakistan Super League will attend a red-ball training camp in Karachi from April 27 to May 1.The Pakistan Cricket Board also unveiled a new coaching setup. Former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed will serve as the head coach, with Asad Shafiq as the batting coach and Umar Gul as the bowling coach.The first Test will be played from May 8 to 12 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, followed by the second Test from May 16 to 20 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.platoon: 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 Shael and Shaheenke ShaheenSchedule:First test: 8-12 May, Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket StadiumSecond Test: 16-20 May, Sylhet International Cricket
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