Sarfaraz Ahmed appointed Pakistan Test coach for Bangladesh series.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board officially appointed former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed as the Pakistan Test head coach.
This leadership transition occurs just before the national team begins a two-match Bangladesh Test series in May 2026. The appointment follows Ahmed’s recent retirement from international cricket and his prior success as a major tournament-winning captain.
The restructured PCB coaching staff now includes veteran players in specialist roles for the red-ball format. Former Test regular Asad Shafiq has been named the batting coach, while Umar Gul will serve as the bowling coach.
These individuals bring significant experience, with Shafiq having scored over 4,000 Test runs and Gul taking over 400 international wickets during their careers.
The 16-member squad for the upcoming tour features four uncapped players: Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Azan Awais, and Ghazi Ghori.
While most are new to the senior side, Ghori has limited international experience from a previous ODI appearance against Bangladesh. Shan Masood will continue his role as captain for the duration of the series.
Tournament preparation includes a training camp in Karachi scheduled from April 27 to May 1.
The first match of the Bangladesh Test series will take place in Dhaka from May 8 to May 12. The teams will then travel to Sylhet for the second Test match starting on May 16.
Key Takeaways
- Sarfaraz Ahmed is the new Pakistan Test head coach.
- The squad includes four uncapped players for the tour.
- Bangladesh will host two Test matches in May 2026.
Quiz
| Question |
| Who has been appointed as the new batting coach for the Pakistan Test team? A) Umar Gul B) Sarfaraz Ahmed C) Asad Shafiq D) Shan Masood |
| Which city will host the first Test match against Bangladesh starting May 8? A) Sylhet B) Dhaka C) Karachi D) Lahore |
| How many uncapped players were included in the 16-member Pakistan Test squad? A) Two B) Three C) Four D) Five |
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