Sahibzada Farhan-led Pakistan Shaheens will take on Bangladesh ‘A’ in first of the two four-day matches in Darwin, Australia, on Friday. This is the first time since 2008 the two development sides of Pakistan and Bangladesh will play against each other. Sixteen years ago, the Pakistan Academy side had toured Bangladesh and won both matches by eight wickets against Bangladesh Academy. This will be Pakistan Shaheen’s third red-ball series in as many years, having toured Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe for a two four-day matches each in 2021 and 2023, respectively. Sahibzada Farhan, Pakistan Shaheens captain said: “I’m delighted to be leading the Pakistan Shaheens side in the series and I look forward to an exciting challenge which the Bangladesh ‘A’ team poses in what will be new playing conditions for us.

Source: The Nation July 18, 2024 12:42 UTC