Major changes expected in Pakistan's Test squad for Bangladesh series: report

Final consultations on the Test squad will take place next week

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Leading up to Pakistan's Test series against Bangladesh, numerous key players are vying for spots in the team.

Final consultations on the Test squad will take place next week, with the squad's announcement hinging on the return of red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie.

Gillespie is currently in Darwin with the Pakistan Shaheens and will return after the second four-day match against Bangladesh A.

The Test series preparations will include a training camp in the second week of August, and the first Test is set to begin on August 21 in Rawalpindi.

This series marks Pakistan's return to Test cricket after their last match in January against Australia, with many changes expected in the lineup.

Sources indicate that form and fitness issues will see several players losing their spots, while new faces like Mohammad Huraira and Sahibzada Farhan are likely to be included.

According to a media report, among those facing challenges in retaining their positions are Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Saim Ayub, and Nauman Ali.

Discussions are ongoing regarding Imam-ul-Haq, and decisions about Aamir Jamal and Hasan Ali's inclusion will depend on their fitness assessments.

Bangladesh in Pakistan (Two Tests)