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ICC World Test Championship Tests: Ahead of the Pakistan Shaheens team facing Bangladesh ‘A’ in the first four-day match at the Islamabad Club, captain Saud Shakeel said playing against the visitors is crucial for the hosts to prepare themselves for the upcoming challenges in the red-ball format.

Ahead of Pakistan hosting Bangladesh for two Test matches this month in Rawalpindi and Karachi, Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh ‘A’ will play two four-day matches to prepare for the series which is a part of the ongoing World Test Championship cycle. Both Pakistan and Bangladesh have not played a Test since January and March this year.

“It is an honour for me to lead the Pakistan Shaheens team. I have led this team on a few occasions in the past. I always enjoy my captaincy as I get involved in the game more than usual. This four-day series is crucial as some of the players have not played red-ball cricket recently.”