{"id":425154,"date":"2024-08-16T06:42:57","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T01:42:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=425154"},"modified":"2024-08-16T06:42:57","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T01:42:57","slug":"pakistan-to-field-four-pacers-in-pindi-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/pakistan-to-field-four-pacers-in-pindi-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan to field four pacers in Pindi Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Against Bangladesh<br \/>\nAccording to sources, the pitch at Pindi Stadium is expected to favour fast bowlers<br \/>\nNews Desk<br \/>\nIslamabad<br \/>\nThe Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh is set to commence on August 21 in Rawalpindi, with the first match scheduled to conclude on August 25. According to sources, the pitch at Pindi Stadium is expected to favour fast bowlers, leading Pakistan to likely field four pacers for the opening Test.<br \/>\nShaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Mir Hamza are confirmed selections for the pace attack, with Agha Salman as the lone spinner. The fourth pace option will be decided between Khurram Shehzad and Mohammad Ali. Pakistan\u2019s middle order will feature Shan Masood, Babar Azam, and Saud Shakeel, batting at positions three, four, and five, respectively. 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