Pakistan players to undergo fitness test ahead of Bangladesh Tests

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to conduct a fitness test of the national cricketers ahead of the upcoming two-match home Test series against Bangladesh.

According to the details, the players in contention to be named in the Pakistan squad for the Test series against Bangladesh are expected to be called on August 9 with the fitness test scheduled next day on August 10.

Furthermore, the centrally contracted players are also considered to be called for the fitness test.

Details further suggested that the Pakistan cricketers will undergo a total of five to six fitness tests in order to be physically tested as per the international criteria.

Earlier it was reported that some of the national Test team’s players will represent Pakistan Shaheens in the home red-ball series against Bangladesh A.

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The upcoming series will be succeeded by a two-match Test series featuring the senior men’s team of Pakistan and Bangladesh. The players participating in the series against Bangladesh A will get valuable preparation for the subsequent Tests.

However, the Test squad players will only be able to participate in the first match, as the second match will end only a day before the commencement of the Test series.

The first four-day match between Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh A will start on August 10, followed by the second red-ball fixture that will run from August 17 to 20.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s senior side will touch down in Pakistan on August 17, while the first Test match will commence on August 21.

The reports also suggest that the decision to include prominent Test players in the Pakistan Shaheens team was made based on a recommendation from Waqar Younis, who has recently assumed the role of Adviser for Cricket Affairs.

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