Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2024 Test Series: Schedule, Squads and Where To Watch

The Bangladesh Cricket Team is touring Pakistan after 4 years. The two teams are scheduled to play a 2-match Test series starting August 21. The series is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25. These two games will be crucial for both teams as they currently have weak positions in the WTC table. Pakistan is currently in 6th place, while Bangladesh, with only one win in 4 games, stands in 9th place.

Bangladesh Tour of Pakistan 2024 Schedule

Both games will be hosted at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The venue last hosted Pakistan’s Test match against England, which the visitors won. The pitch at this venue has typically been high-scoring, featuring a flat surface. The series will begin on August 21 and conclude on September 3.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2024 Test Series Squads

A full-fledged Pakistan team will be led by Shan Masood. Their batting lineup features Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, and others. A pace-heavy attack includes the likes of Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah. Meanwhile, Aamer Jamal, who impressed everyone with his all-round abilities during Pakistan’s recent tour in Australia, is missing out on the Bangladesh series due to back issues.

Talking about the visitors, Najmul Hossain Shanto is set for his third Test series as captain. In March this year, Bangladesh lost to Sri Lanka 2-0 under Shanto’s captaincy. The 15-man squad includes experienced players like Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, and Mominul Haque.

Pakistan Squad: Shan Masood (Captain), Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Mohammad Huraira, Saim Ayub, Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mir Hamza, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Ali, Khurram Shahzad, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi.

Bangladesh Squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Mominul Haque, Shadman Islam, Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Zakir Hasan, Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Taijul Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana, Nayeem Hasan.

Where to watch Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2024 Test Series

Unfortunately, no broadcaster in India has acquired the rights to televise or stream the PAK vs BAN 2024 Test series, so fans in India won’t be able to watch it. However, they can follow the Pakistan Cricket Board’s social media handle for live updates and videos of the matches.