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"Will India Play Without R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja?": Ex-Pakistan Star Slams Selectors' Bizarre Call vs Bangladesh

Pakistan are all set to face Bangladesh in the upcoming two-match Test series, with the first match being played from Wednesday in Rawalpindi. The two Tests against Bangladesh will mark the first assignment of Jason Gillespie as Pakistan's Test coach. On Monday, Pakistan announced their Playing XI for the first Test and they have benched their only spinner Abrar Ahmed from the team. Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal slammed the Pakistan management for going ahead without any spinner.

40 Hours Before Match, Pakistan Announces Playing XI For First Test vs Bangladesh

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced their playing eleven for their first Test match against Bangladesh. The two-match Test series will kick off on August 21 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The two Tests against Bangladesh will mark the first assignment of Jason Gillespie as Pakistan's Test coach. The second Test of the two-match series is set to be played from August 30 to September 3 in Karachi.

PCB Yet To Issue NOCs To Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Says 'Not Comfortable'

Pakistan captain Babar Azam, wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan and pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi are yet to get No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the nation's Cricket Board (PCB) to participate in the Global T20 Canada league. The PCB on Tuesday issued NOCs to 12 players for different leagues but the trio, who are in the top bracket of central contracts, is still waiting for clearance. "The PCB is not comfortable with the status of the Global League and has sought some information from the organisers and ICC, which is why the issuance of NOCs has been delayed," a PCB official said.

Pakistan Unveils Jersey For T20 World Cup; Babar Azam Says, "New Kit, Same Ambition":

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam expressed his intention to deliver a quality performance with the team at the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in West Indies and USA which will start from June 1 this year. Taking to Instagram, Babar posed with his teammates, wicketkeeper-batter Mohammed Rizwan and pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah in the national side's new jersey for the marquee tournament. "New Kit, Same Ambition", said the caption of Babar's story on Instagram.

PCB Likely To Announce 18-Player Squad For Pakistan's T20I Series Against New Zealand In Coming Days

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is likely to announce the Men in Green squad in a couple of days for their upcoming home T20I series against New Zealand which will be held later in the month according to Geo News. The Pakistan men's cricket team are currently taking part in the fitness camp being conducted by trainers from the Pakistan Army in Kakul. Skipper Babar Azam and Pakistan's chief selectors are consulting to finalise the list of players who will feature in the five-match T20I series. According to Geo News sources, an 18-player squad will be announced for the series.

Watch: Pakistan Cricket Team Takes Part In Military Drills At Army Camp

The Pakistan cricket team, under the leadership with newly-appointed white ball skipper Babar Azam, took part in military drills during their two-week training program at the Army School of Physical Training (ASPT) in Kakul. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided to hold a training season with the Pakistan army and the players were seen going through rigorous workouts in a video posted by the cricket governing body on social media. The cricket scene has been going through some turmoil in Pakistan at the moment with Babar reclaiming his captaincy from Shaheen Afridi.

Pakistan Star Reveals How 'Pee Break' Earned David Warner A Lifeline In Farewell Test

Pakistan star Agha Salman has revealed how his pee break helped Australia's star opener David Warner earn a lifeline during the third Test match at Sydney Cricket Ground. During Australia's first innings, Warner edged a good length ball which was bowled outside off stump from Pakistan pacer Aamer Jamal. The ball took the outside edge of Warner's willow but debutant Saim Ayub dropped the catch at first slip. After the day's play, Salman revealed that Saim's fielding position was third slip but since he had gone for a pee break, the debutant had to switch his role.

Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test Day 1 Live Score Updates: Aamer Jamal Leads Pakistan Fightback After Pat Cummins Takes 5

Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test Day 1 Live Score Updates: Pakistan are nine wickets down against Australia on Day 1 of the ongoing third Test in Sydney. Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha hit half-centuries to keep Pakistan afloat after top-order collapse. For Australia, Pat Cummins bagged a five-wicket haul, while Mitchell Starc also bagged a couple. Earlier, Pakistan had won the toss and opted to bat first. David Warner will be looking to bid farewell to his red-ball career with a victory as Australia take on Pakistan in the third Test match in Sydney on Wednesday. Australia opted for an unchanged side while Pakistan decided to make two changes. (Live Scorecard)

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"Will India Play Without R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja?": Ex-Pakistan Star Slams Selectors' Bizarre Call vs Bangladesh

40 Hours Before Match, Pakistan Announces Playing XI For First Test vs Bangladesh

PCB Yet To Issue NOCs To Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Says 'Not Comfortable'

Pakistan Unveils Jersey For T20 World Cup; Babar Azam Says, "New Kit, Same Ambition":

PCB Likely To Announce 18-Player Squad For Pakistan's T20I Series Against New Zealand In Coming Days

Watch: Pakistan Cricket Team Takes Part In Military Drills At Army Camp

Pakistan Star Reveals How 'Pee Break' Earned David Warner A Lifeline In Farewell Test

Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test Day 1 Live Score Updates: Aamer Jamal Leads Pakistan Fightback After Pat Cummins Takes 5