The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Australia’s Tim Nielsen as the new high-performance coach for the red-ball team. This strategic move is aimed at bolstering the team’s preparation and performance ahead of their upcoming Test series against Bangladesh.
Nielsen, a seasoned coach, will work closely with red-ball coach Jason Gillespie. The duo has already begun collaborating during the Pakistan Shaheens’ training camp, as the team gears up for the Test series. The first Test match is scheduled to commence on August 21 in Rawalpindi, followed by the second Test in Karachi from August 30 to September 3.
Nielsen’s appointment brings extensive experience to the Pakistan team, having previously worked alongside Gillespie in South Australian cricket. Their partnership is expected to provide valuable insights and enhance the team’s red-ball cricket capabilities.
In preparation for the upcoming series, the PCB selection committee has announced the squads for both the national team and the Pakistan Shaheens. A 17-member Pakistan squad has been named for the ICC World Test Championship fixtures against Bangladesh, while the Pakistan Shaheens squad has also been revealed for their upcoming four-day matches against Bangladesh ‘A’.
The first four-day match for the Pakistan Shaheens is set to begin on August 10, with the second match scheduled for August 17.
Pakistan Squad for ICC World Test Championship Fixtures Against Bangladesh:
- Shan Masood (captain)
- Saud Shakeel (vice-captain)
- Aamir Jamal (subject to fitness)
- Abdullah Shafique
- Abrar Ahmed
- Babar Azam
- Kamran Ghulam
- Khurram Shahzad
- Mir Hamza
- Mohammad Ali
- Mohammad Huraira
- Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper)
- Naseem Shah
- Saim Ayub
- Salman Ali Agha
- Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicket-keeper)
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
Pakistan Shaheens Squad for 1st Four-Day Match vs Bangladesh ‘A’:
- Saud Shakeel (captain)
- Kamran Ghulam
- Mehran Mumtaz
- Mir Hamza
- Mohammad Ali
- Mohammad Rameez Jnr
- Mohammad Huraira
- Naseem Shah
- Saad Baig (wicket-keeper)
- Saad Khan
- Saim Ayub
- Sameen Gul
- Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicket-keeper)
- Umar Amin
With Nielsen on board, the Pakistan team is set to make a strong showing in their upcoming matches, with hopes high for success in the Test series against Bangladesh.
