Star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been dropped from the Pakistan team as the hosts announced their 12-member outfit for the second Test against Bangladesh. The premier pacer looked far from his best in the first Test, picking up only two wickets and was mostly ineffective with the ball in hand as Pakistan suffered a 10-wicket defeat at the hands of Bangladesh. Mir Hamza, who had a good outing against Australia in Pakistan's last Test assignment, was included in the team. Also, leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed, on expected lines, was picked for the second Test. Head coach Jason Gillespie explained the reason behind Afridi's exclusion. "Shaheen is working on some things with his bowling to be as effective as he possibly can be," he said. Fans Used to Dry Pitch at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Pakistan, Pic Goes Viral Ahead of PAK vs BAN 2nd Test 2024.
Pakistan Announce 12-Member Team for PAK vs BAN 2nd Test 2024
🚨 Pakistan's 12 for the second Test 🚨#PAKvBAN | #TestOnHai pic.twitter.com/9TprXzdzjx
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 29, 2024
Jason Gillespie Explains Reason Behind Shaheen Afridi's Exclusion
"Shaheen is working on some things with his bowling to be as effective as he possibly can be."
Jason Gillespie explained why Shaheen Shah Afridi has been excluded from the Pakistan squad for the 2nd Test.#PAKvBAN | #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/NBl9SeJcxz
— Grassroots Cricket (@grassrootscric) August 29, 2024
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