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Pakistan Crucial Strategic Planning For Babar And Shaheen Afridi Ahead Of Bangladesh Test - Report Reveals

Babar Azam to play at number 4 position (x)Babar Azam to play at number 4 position (x)

In the recent reports from Geo News, Babar Azam is likely expected to bat at number four in the Test series against Bangladesh, with Abdullah Shafiq remaining as an opener and Shan Masood at number three.

Pakistan's Test season will start with a two-match series against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, beginning August 21. Then Pakistan will host England for a three-match series.

Pakistan's Gameplan For The Upcoming Test Season Vs BAN

According to the reports, in Pakistan's upcoming Test series against Bangla Tigers, Babar Azam will likely play at four spot in the batting order. 

 For the bowling attack, Pakistan is expected to field three fast bowlers Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mir Hamza and one spinner. The series will begin on August 21 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and will feature a second Test from August 30 to September 3 in Karachi. 

These Test matches play a crucial role in the consideration for the World Test Championship campaign standings. 

Pakistan's Test Squad For Bangladesh Series

Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Aamir Jamal (subject to Fitness), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicket-keeper) and Shaheen Shah Afridi

Bangladesh Test Squad Against Pakistan 

Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Kumar Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Syed Khaled Ahmed

However, it is important to mention that, spectators will be barred from attending the second Test due to renovations at Karachi's National Stadium. This series will also mark Jason Gillespie's first assignment as Pakistan's Test coach.