Naseem Shah, Sarfaraz part of Pakistan Shaheens’ squad for four-day match vs Bangladesh ‘A’

Saud Shakeel is set to captain the Pakistan Shaheens in their first match against Bangladesh 'A'. The squad will feature several Test team members, including Kamran Ghulam, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, and Sarfaraz Ahmed.

The Pakistan Shaheens will begin their training for the four-day match on Wednesday afternoon at the Islamabad Club, under the guidance of head coach Umar Gul. He will be supported by Jason Gillespie and Azhar Mahmood before they shift their focus to the national team's camp on August 11.

Following the initial four-day match, the eight Test probables will join the national team, and replacements for these players in the Pakistan Shaheens squad will be announced by the selectors for the remaining matches against Bangladesh 'A'.

The PCB has been in communication with the Bangladesh Cricket Board, and the revised schedule for the Pakistan Shaheens versus Bangladesh 'A' series is expected to be announced soon.

PAKISTAN SHAHEENS SQUAD (for 1st four-day match, vs Bangladesh ‘A’, dates TBC)

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) and Umar Amin