Major changes in Pakistan's team in the Bangladesh series

After playing the last Test against Australia in January, Pakistan returns to red-ball cricket with the Bangladesh series. However, this series could see significant changes in the team, especially in fitness issues. Several players are in doubt over their inclusion in the squad due to fitness issues.

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Fahim Ashraf, Wasim Jr, Saim Ayub, and Noman Ali were in the Australia series but may not be in the Bangladesh series. Imam-ul-Haq, Amir Jamal, and Hasan Ali may also be out of the squad due to fitness reasons.

The team is likely to include players like Mohammad Huraira and Sahibzada Farhan as new faces.

The preparation camp will begin in the second week of August, with the first Test on August 21 in Rawalpindi and the second Test on August 30 in Karachi. The series will see former Australian cricketer Jason Gillespie take charge of the Pakistan Test team, who was appointed as the coach in April.

Doubts have arisen over the inclusion of new players and fitness issues of experienced players in this series. In particular, Pakistan's pace attack may change, as some of their key players failed to pass the fitness test. The selectors feel that the strength and dynamics of the team can be increased by bringing in new players.

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The team will begin preparations under a new coaching staff led by Jason Gillespie. From Darwin, he is ready to build the team with his experience and tactical skills.

This series is very important for Pakistan, as it could be decisive for their Test Championship points. Apart from giving opportunities to new players, it is also a good time.