PAK vs BAN, 2nd Test: Pakistan recalls spinner Abrar for final Test against Bangladesh

Pakistan succumbed to its first-ever Test defeat against Bangladesh on Sunday after fielding an attack which did not contain a single frontline spinner.

Published : Aug 28, 2024 15:44 IST , LAHORE - 1 MIN READ

FILE PHOTO: Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed in action.
FILE PHOTO: Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed in action. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
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FILE PHOTO: Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed in action. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Pakistan recalled leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed on Wednesday for the second and final test against Bangladesh after its decision to play an all-pace attack on a slow track backfired in the series opener in Rawalpindi last week.

Pakistan succumbed to its first-ever Test defeat against Bangladesh on Sunday after fielding an attack which did not contain a single frontline spinner.

On a slow track, their pacers toiled with little success, while spinners Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz shared seven wickets between them as they bowled Bangladesh to a memorable 10-wicket victory.

Abrar, who has 38 wickets from six Tests, has been added to the squad along with uncapped spin-bowling all-rounder Kamran Ghulam.

All-rounder Aamer Jamal has also been recalled but his participation was subject to fitness clearance, the PCB said in a statement.

The final Test, also in Rawalpindi, begins on Friday.

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