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"Yet To Find Perfect Approach": Pakistan Test Skipper Shan Masood Ahead Of Bangladesh Series

Pakistan red-ball skipper Shan Masood believes his side will have to make winning a habit on home turf before it aims to become a formidable unit on international assignments and dream of qualifying for the World Test Championship final. "We have yet to find the perfect approach to taking advantage of home conditions and winning," said Masood in a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) podcast. "Unless you can win at home, you cannot hope to qualify for the final of the World Test Championship," he added.

Pakistan Cricket Board To Host Second Test Against Bangladesh Without Spectators

In a decision reminiscent of the COVID-19 days, the Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to host the second Test against Bangladesh at the National Stadium in Karachi behind closed doors. The PCB said the difficult decision had been taken due to the ongoing construction work at the venue in preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy early next year. "We understand the vital role that our passionate spectators play in cricket, providing inspiration and motivation to our players. However, the health and safety of our fans is our utmost priority," the board said in a statement.

"A Deep Thinker": Ricky Ponting Backs Jason Gillespie To Excel As Pakistan Test Coach

Legendary Australian captain and batter Ricky Ponting said that his former teammate Jason Gillespie is a "deep thinker" and backed him to do fine as the red-ball coach of the Pakistan men's team. In April 2024, Gillespie was appointed as the head coach of Pakistan red-ball side. Gillespie will take charge for the ICC World Test Championship fixtures against Bangladesh (at home starting from August 21), followed by Tests against England (at home in October) and South Africa (away in December) in the 2024-25 season.

"You Used The Word 'Match-Fixing'...": Shan Masood's Fiery Reply To Reporter

The Pakistan cricket team had a horrible outing at the T20 World Cup 2024 as the Babar Azam-led side crashed out of the tournament in the group stage. Since the elimination, there have been reports of groupings in the dressing room and some fans even speculated about possible match-fixing among the players. Test captain Shan Masood, however, rubbished any such claim and said that he cannot question the integrity of any cricketer. Masood also spoke about Arshad Nadeem after the athlete won Pakistan's first-ever Olympics gold medal and hailed him as a 'national hero'. A reporter spoke about Nadeem's achievement during a press conference and asked Masood about the rewards of bringing glory to the nation. He also suggested that such achievements are more rewarding than gains from activities like match-fixing.

Shakib Al-Hasan To Play For Bangladesh In Pakistan Tour, Confirms Chief Selector

Star Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been confirmed to play the remaining Test matches in 2024, with chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain affirming his availability for the remainder of the year. Bangladesh is scheduled to play eight Test matches - four two-match Test series against Pakistan, India, South Africa, and the West Indies - in 2024, all of which are part of the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, as per the ICC.

Shakib Al-Hasan Kept In Bangladesh Test Squad For Pakistan Tour Despite Political Backlash

Bangladesh retained all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan on Sunday in the squad for this month's Test series against Pakistan, despite the former ruling party lawmaker facing backlash after the country's premier was toppled. Shakib, 37, lost his status as a lawmaker after parliament was dissolved following the dramatic ouster of long-time ruler Sheikh Hasina after weeks of deadly mass protests. "The emphasis was on picking our best players," chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain said in a statement.

Bangladesh To Arrive In Pakistan Early After Unrest At Home Disrupts Training Sessions

The Bangladesh senior cricket team will arrive in Pakistan on August 13 after the political unrest at home disrupted the preparations for the two-match Test series, the PCB announced on Saturday. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has accepted the invitation from the PCB in this regard. Bangladesh will face Pakistan in two Test matches which are part of the ICC World Test Championship. The first Test will be played at Rawalpindi from August 21 and 25 while the second match will take place between August 30 and September 3 at Karachi.

BCB Seeks Bangladesh Army's Assurance For Hosting Women's T20 World Cup

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has sought security assurance from the country's army chief for conducting the women's T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in October 3-20 amid political unrest in the country following ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The women's T20 World Cup is slated to be held in two Bangladesh cities ---- Sylhet and Mirpur. According to Cricbuzz, the BCB has written to Bangladesh's army chief of staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman seeking security assurance for organising the tournament.

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"Yet To Find Perfect Approach": Pakistan Test Skipper Shan Masood Ahead Of Bangladesh Series

Pakistan Cricket Board To Host Second Test Against Bangladesh Without Spectators

"A Deep Thinker": Ricky Ponting Backs Jason Gillespie To Excel As Pakistan Test Coach

"You Used The Word 'Match-Fixing'...": Shan Masood's Fiery Reply To Reporter

Shakib Al-Hasan To Play For Bangladesh In Pakistan Tour, Confirms Chief Selector

Shakib Al-Hasan Kept In Bangladesh Test Squad For Pakistan Tour Despite Political Backlash

Bangladesh To Arrive In Pakistan Early After Unrest At Home Disrupts Training Sessions

BCB Seeks Bangladesh Army's Assurance For Hosting Women's T20 World Cup