Shanto To Bring In Experienced Taskin Vs PAK? BAN's Probable XI For Upcoming Test Series

Taskin likely to start the first Test Vs PAK [X]

On Sunday, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), announced the squad for the Test series against Pakistan, commencing from August 21.

The two-match Test series is a part of the WTC cycle, with Pakistan aiming to get back to winning ways and kick-start their campaign for a place in the finals.

The political turmoil in Bangladesh has shaken the entire nation. At one stage it looked like the series Vs Pakistan will be cancelled, but as of now, the two-match Test series is on.

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Possible combinations For Pakistan Tour

The Tigers have plethora of experience in their side, which they'll try and use against home side, Pakistan. So, with the squad announced, let us look at Bangladesh's probable XI for upcoming Test series.

Skipper Shanto is likely to bat at number 3, which means Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Zakir Hasan will open the batting. Mominul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan, and Mushfiqur Rahim will form an experienced middle-order, which leaves no space for Litton Das.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz will be the all-rounder, batting at number 7, followed by Taijul Islam, the spinner. Taskin Ahmed, who is coming back in the side after a lengthy layoff could be the surprise package for the skipper. The two pace batteries, Hasan Mahmud and Khaled Ahmed will be the other two pacers in the playing XI.

BAN Probable XI For Tests Vs PAK

Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed.

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