The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 17-man squad for the two-match Test series in Bangladesh, recalling 36-year-old fast bowler Mohammad Abbas after a three-year absence. The squad also includes four uncapped players: wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris, all-rounder Aamer Jamal, and fast bowlers Shahnawaz Dahani and Mohammad Wasim Jr.
In a significant coaching appointment, former Test captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been named head coach for the tour. This marks Sarfaraz's first major coaching role with the senior national team since his retirement from international cricket. The series is scheduled to be played in August 2026.
The selection committee, led by a new panel, emphasized building experience and depth for the challenging subcontinental conditions. The recall of Abbas, who has 90 Test wickets, is seen as a move to bolster the pace attack alongside Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah.
