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Abrar Ahmed and Kamran Ghulam, who were previously dropped from the Pakistan Test squad for the series against Bangladesh, have been reinstated for the second Test set to take place at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from August 30 to September 3.
The duo had been active in a four-day match for Pakistan Shaheens against Bangladesh ‘A’ at the Islamabad Club, held from August 20 to 23.
Abrar, a leg-spinner renowned for his precise control and knack for generating turn on subcontinent surfaces, is anticipated to enhance Pakistan’s spin options. Kamran, a middle-order batsman, adds valuable depth and stability to the batting lineup.
Additionally, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Pakistan’s leading fast bowler, has rejoined the squad after being released following the first Test.
“Abrar Ahmed and Kamran Ghulam have joined the Pakistan Test squad ahead of the second Test match against Bangladesh, scheduled to take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from 30 August to 3 September,” said PCB in a statement released on Wednesday.
Alongside the recall of Abrar Ahmed and Kamran Ghulam, Aamir Jamal has also been brought back into the squad, though his participation in the second Test will hinge on his fitness clearance. Jamal, a promising all-rounder, has been focusing on his fitness at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) since his earlier release from the squad.
In the first Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh made history by securing their inaugural Test victory over Pakistan, thanks to exceptional performances from spinners Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who guided their team to a ten-wicket win.
Pakistan squad for second Test against Bangladesh:
Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Aamir Jamal (subject to fitness), Abrar Ahmed, Abdullah Shafique, 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