RAWALPINDI – The Pakistan men’s cricket team will take on Bangladesh in the first of the two-match Test series commencing at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from Wednesday. The second Test match will be played at the same venue from 30 August to 3 September.
Pakistan are currently ranked sixth in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25. They have played two away series in the championship, winning 2-0 against Sri Lanka and losing 3-0 to Australia.
Pakistan are scheduled to play nine Test matches this season, their busiest Test season since 1998-99. Seven of these Test matches will be played at home, including two against Bangladesh, three against England in October and two against West Indies in January next year. The two away Test matches are against South Africa, which will be played in December/January.
The first Test match against Bangladesh marks Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie’s first international assignment since his appointment in April this year. It will also be Shan Masood’s first Test match as captain on home soil, embarking a new era in red-ball cricket for the team.
The match, broadcasted live on A-Sports, PTV Sports and Ten Sports, will see Shan flipping the coin at 09.30am, with the first ball to be bowled at 10.00am.
To facilitate fans, the tickets are kept at a very nominal pricing and are available online at PCB.tcs.com.pk. Additionally, fans can purchase physical tickets, which is operational from Monday, at the ticket booth located at Aviation Ground, opposite Rescue 1122, Rawal Road.
Pakistan captain Shan Masood said: “The series against Bangladesh is very important for us as we prepare for a busy season ahead, and we are determined to perform well. We had some good training sessions leading up to the series, and the coaching staff has worked hard with the players.
“It is an honour and a privilege to lead the side at home. With captaincy comes great responsibility, and I will do my best to take this team forward.”
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto: “The series against Pakistan is very important and we know that Pakistan has great potential. The series is part of the ICC Championship and we know every game is very important.
