Big shake! Pakistan announces new coaching staff for Bangladesh tour Cricket News –

New Delhi: Pakistan has 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 tournament.Pakistan currently occupies fifth place on the World Trade Center table with 50 per cent points, and will be looking to climb higher ahead of Bangladesh, which is ranked eighth. The two-match series, which begins on May 8, signals a new approach by both sides, with four uncapped players included in the squad.

Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Azan Owais and Ghazi Ghauri all earned their first Test call-ups. Fazal and Awais, both left-handers, have impressed with consistent performances in domestic cricket, while Butt adds experience as an all-rounder since his first-class debut in 2015. Wicketkeeper-batter Ghori recently made his ODI debut against Bangladesh, bringing in some 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, non-PSL players 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 head coach, with Asad Shafiq as batting coach and Umar Gul as 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.a team: Shan Masood (captain), Abdullah Fazal, Imad Butt, Azaan Owais, Babar Azam, Hasan Ali, Imam ul Haq, Khurram Shehzad, Muhammad Abbas, Muhammad Rizwan, Ghazi Ghauri, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Shah Afridi.table:First Test: May 8-12, at Sher-e-Pangla National Cricket StadiumSecond Test: May 16-20, Sylhet International Cricket Club