Sarfaraz Ahmed (AP photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan has picked a 16-man squad led by Shan Masood for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh. Former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed will take over as head coach, with Asad Shafiq as batting coach and Umar Gul as bowling coach.The team is looking to improve its position in the ICC World Test Championship, where it is currently fifth with 50 percent of the points, while Bangladesh are eighth. The two-match series begins on May 8 and reflects a slightly new approach from the selectors.
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Ajinkya Rahane press conference: On another defeat, Cameron Green and more One of the biggest talking points is the inclusion of four uncapped players in Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Azan Awais and Ghazi Ghori. Fazal and Awais have been rewarded for their strong domestic performances, while Butt brings experience as an all-rounder. Ghori, a wicket-keeper batsman, has already had a taste of international cricket on his recent ODI debut against Bangladesh.At the same time, Pakistan have retained a solid group of senior players like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan and Salman Ali Agha, giving the team a good balance of youth and experience.To prepare for the series, the non-Pakistan Super League players will attend a training camp in Karachi from April 27 to May 1. Along with the team, the Pakistan Cricket Board also announced the new coaching setup.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.Pakistan Squad for Bangladesh Test: 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 Shaheen
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