#PAKvsBAN: #AbrarAhmed Left Out Of Pakistan’s Playing XI

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#AbrarAhmed has been left out of Pakistan’s playing XI for the first #PAKvsBAN Test match that is to be played in Rawalpindi from August 21, 2024. The selectors appear to believe that spinners will not play a significant role on a pitch expected to favor fast bowlers. Here is a look at Pakistan’s likely playing XI for the opening game of the two-match Test series.

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Top 5

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Pakistan is likely to open the innings with Abdullah Shafique and Mohd. Huraira who is almost certain to be allowed a debut game. Skipper Shan Masood is expected to bat at the number three position, with Babar Azam and vice-captain Saud Shakeel to follow.

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All-rounders

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Wicket-keeper batter, Mohd. Rizwan is almost certain to play ahead of Sarfaraz Ahmed, while spin-bowling all-rounder Salman Ali Agha is expected to retain his regular number seven batting position.

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No #AbrarAhmed, Four Fast Bowlers To Feature During The #PAKvsBAN First Test

#PakvsBan, Khurram Shahzad
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Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Mir Hamza are almost certain to play the first Test while Khurram Shahzad or Mohd. Ali will fill the fourth bowler’s position.

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