The #PAKvsBAN tour comprising of three‑match T20 series is scheduled to kick off later this month in Bangladesh, and it promises to be an interesting contest between the two sides. As a new‑look Pakistan T20 side prepares for this highly anticipated tour, here’s an in‑depth look at three key developments that are likely to shape the build‑up to the series.
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Shadab Khan Likely To Be Removed From Vice-captaincy For The #PAKvsBAN Tour
Although Shadab has shown some improvement recently, he has yet to regain the match‑winning form he possessed just a few years ago. As a result, it is expected that he will be relieved of the vice‑captaincy role, with wicket-keeper batter Haris — who impressed with a century during Bangladesh’s recent tour to Pakistan — likely to take over.
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No Place For Shaheen, Babar & Rizwan Again
Shaheen, Babar, and Rizwan are expected to be rested once more from the T20 squad as Pakistan aims to build a team better suited to the demands of modern‑day cricket. While this doesn’t necessarily mark the end of their T20 international careers, it certainly raises questions about their future roles and places them under pressure.
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More New Faces Likely To Be Tried During The #PAKvsBAN Tour
Several fresh talents, including fast bowler Ali Raza, are expected to be given an opportunity to prove themselves during the upcoming tour, as Pakistan looks to broaden its pool of young and emerging players.