PAK vs BAN: Amid all the action of the T20 League around the world, it is time for some action in red-ball cricket. There will be an exciting Test series between two Asian teams. Bangladesh will tour Pakistan later this month for two Test matches. Bangladesh have been going through some tension in the country, but the action should go on.
This will be an important series for both teams as the PAK vs BAN series is part of the ongoing World Test Championship 2023-25. Hence, we can expect some action-packed cricket. Some of the big stars are back for Bangladesh, while Pakistan have also announced a strong squad. So, fans are eager for their favourite players to get underway.
PAK vs BAN: Schedule & Venues
The series will start later this month. The first game will get underway on August 21, which will take place at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Meanwhile, the second match will take place at the National Stadium in Karachi, which will start on August 30.
- 1st Test: August 21 (Wednesday) – August 25 (Sunday) at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- 2nd Test: August 30 (Friday) – September 3 (Tuesday) at National Stadium, Karachi
PAK vs BAN: Squads
Pakistan
Shan Masood is back as captain for Pakistan, and they have announced a pretty squad side. Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafique, and Saud Shakeel will be key batters. Mohammed Rizwan and Sarfaraz Ahmed are keepers. Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah will lead the pace attack, which has some new faces.
Squad: Shan Masood (C), Saud Shakeel (Vc), Babar Azam, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Ali, Muhammad Hurraira, Saim Ayub, Agha Salman, Aamer Jamal (subject to fitness)
Bangladesh
Najmul Hossain Shanto has been given the responsibility to lead the country in the upcoming series. Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim are back, which will give the team some experience. The batting order looks a bit inexperienced, but they have a good bowling attack to back it up.
Squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mominul Haque, Nayeem Hasan, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud, Syed Khaled Ahmed
PAK vs BAN: Live Streaming Details
There is no direct option available to watch the live telecast of the PAK vs BAN Test series in India. But Indian fans can switch to the FanCode mobile app or website to watch the game, but it requires a paid version.
