Dhaka: Pakistan’s Test team continued their preparations for the two-match series against Bangladesh with a training session at the Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium on Monday.
The inaugural Test is scheduled to begin on May 8 and run through May 13.
The players participated in net sessions focusing on both batting and bowling under the supervision of the coaching staff. The team underwent physical exercises and fielding exercises to improve fitness levels and sharpen their skills on the field.
Meanwhile, top-order batsman Babar Azam and fast bowler Khurram Shahzad, who recently featured for Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 final, are set to join the national camp today.
Babar led Zalmi to their second PSL title – his first as captain – after defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen in the final at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday.
The Test series is part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 cycle. The second and final Test will be played at the Sylhet International Cricket Ground from May 16 to 20.
Shaun Masood will continue to lead the side, while four uncapped players – Abdullah Fazal, Amat Butt, Azan Awais and Muhammad Qazi Ghori – have received their first call-ups to the national team.
Historically, Pakistan and Bangladesh have met 15 times in Test cricket, with Pakistan winning 12 matches. Bangladesh have two wins and one match ended in a draw.
Pakistan Squad for Bangladesh Test Series:
Shaun Masood (catch), Abdullah Fazal, Amat Butt, Azan Awais, Babar Azam, Hasan Ali, Imam ul Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Muhammad Qazi Ghori (wk), Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Shaki Agha, Salman Ali.