In anticipation of the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, significant changes to Pakistan's squad are expected, according to sources in Lahore.
Consultations on the squad are scheduled to take place next week, as the team prepares for the series.
Several adjustments to the Test squad are anticipated. Muhammad Huraira is likely to be included, bolstering the team's line-up. However, it is difficult to find a spot on the team for key players such as Faheem Ashraf, Wasim Jr, Saim Ayub, and Nauman Ali, whose roles are critical to the team’s performance.
Sources also indicate that either Imamul Haq or Sahibzada Farhan is expected to be added to the squad, pending further evaluation. Moreover, the fate of Amir Jamal and Hasan Ali will be decided after an evaluation of their fitnesses.
The Test squad's final selection will occur after the return of Red Ball head coach Jason Gillespie to Pakistan. His insights and evaluations will play a crucial role in shaping the final team that will face Bangladesh in the upcoming Test series.
Earlier this month, New Zealand officially announced its cricket calendar for the upcoming year, with Pakistan set to tour the country in March and April 2025.
The Pakistan cricket team will engage in a thrilling series comprising five T20 Internationals (T20Is) and three One Day Internationals (ODIs) during their visit.
The tour will kick off with the T20I series, beginning on March 16 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
