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Bangladesh cricketers to play intra-squad matches to prepare for Pakistan Test tour

In preparation for this series, the Test team has commenced a training camp in Chittagong

Bangladesh cricketers to play intra-squad matches to prepare for Pakistan Test tour PHOTO: AFP

After the T20 World Cup, cricketers have been busy with franchise leagues, but Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim are preparing to return to international cricket in the upcoming series against Pakistan.

In preparation for this series, the Test team has commenced a training camp in Chittagong.

Bangladesh cricketers will participate in two intra-squad practice matches for the Pakistan series.

The first match is set to start on Thursday and will last for two days, followed by a two-day rest period. The second practice match will take place over three days, beginning on July 29th.

Bangladesh will head to Pakistan in the second week of next month for a two-match Test series. The first Test will take place from August 21st to 24th in Rawalpindi, and the second Test is scheduled from August 30th to September 3rd in Karachi.