RAWALPINDI, Pakistan – August 9, 2024: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the match officials for the highly anticipated two-Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh, which is set to begin on August 21, 2024, in Rawalpindi. This series is a crucial part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle.
Match Officials for Pakistan vs Bangladesh Test Series
Renowned English umpire Richard Kettleborough, part of the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, will be officiating in the series. Sri Lanka’s Ranjan Madugalle, a veteran member of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, will oversee the playing control teams for both Test matches.
The series will kick off with the first Test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from August 21 to 25. The second Test is scheduled to be held at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi from August 30 to September 3.
For the Rawalpindi Test:
- On-field Umpires: Richard Kettleborough (England), Adrian Holdstock (South Africa)
- Third Umpire: Michael Gough (England)
- Fourth Umpire: Rashid Riaz (Pakistan)
For the Karachi Test:
- On-field Umpires: Michael Gough (England), Adrian Holdstock (South Africa)
- Third Umpire: Richard Kettleborough (England)
- Fourth Umpire: Asif Yaqoob (Pakistan)
Pakistan Test Squad Announced
Pakistan’s Test squad has been confirmed, with Shan Masood leading the team as captain. The squad includes seasoned players like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi. Saud Shakeel has been named vice-captain.
Full Pakistan Test Squad:
- Captain: Shan Masood
- Vice-Captain: Saud Shakeel
- Key Players: Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed
Training Camp and Preparation
The PCB has also confirmed that the training camp for the Test series will commence on August 11, 2024. The camp will focus on preparing the squad for the challenging series ahead, which is critical for Pakistan’s standing in the WTC points table.
Pakistan Shaheen Squad for First Four-Day Match
The PCB has also announced the Pakistan Shaheen squad for the first four-day match, with Saud Shakeel set to captain the side.
Pakistan Shaheen Squad Highlights:
- Captain: Saud Shakeel
- Key Players: Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicket-keeper), Mir Hamza, Naseem Shah
Series Overview
This two-Test series is a key event in the World Test Championship 2023-25, as both Pakistan and Bangladesh aim to secure vital points. Fans can expect intense competition with world-class players from both sides.
For more details and live updates during the series, stay tuned to Pakistan Cricket Board’s official website and follow the PCB’s social media channels for the latest news.
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