The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 16-member squad for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh in May 2026. Shan Masood will captain the side, while Naseem Shah has been dropped from the squad. This series is part of the ICC World Test Championship and is a key assignment for Pakistan.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Test Series 2026

Match Teams Dates Venue
1st Test Pakistan vs Bangladesh 8 – 12 May 2026 Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium
Mirpur, Dhaka
2nd Test Pakistan vs Bangladesh 16 – 20 May 2026 Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
Sylhet, Bangladesh

Pakistan Team Squad for Bangladesh Tour 2026

Player Role
Shan Masood (C) Captain
Babar Azam Batter
Imam-ul-Haq Batter
Saud Shakeel Batter
Azan Awais ★ Batter (New)
Abdullah Fazal ★ Batter (New)
Mohammad Rizwan WK-Batter
Ghazi Ghori ★ WK-Batter (New)
Salman Ali Agha All-rounder
Amad Butt ★ All-rounder (New)
Shaheen Afridi Fast Bowler
Hasan Ali Fast Bowler
Khurram Shahzad Fast Bowler
Mohammad Abbas Fast Bowler
Noman Ali Spinner
Sajid Khan Spinner

Pakistan Team Management against  Bangladesh Tour 2026

Name Role
Naveed Akram CheemaManager
Sarfaraz AhmedHead Coach
Asad ShafiqBatting Coach
Umar GulBowling Coach
Abdul SaadFielding Coach
Cliffe DeaconPhysiotherapist
Grant LudenStrength & Conditioning Coach
Usman HashmiAnalyst
Syed Naeem AhmadMedia Manager
Lt. Col. (r) Usman AnwariSecurity Manager
Dr Wajid Ali RafaiTeam Doctor
Muhammad EhsanMasseur

Conclusion

Pakistan's full delegation is ready for the Bangladesh tour. The team will begin a training camp in Karachi on 27 April and depart for Bangladesh on 2 May 2026. Under the captaincy of Shan Masood, the coaching of Sarfaraz Ahmed, and the support of an experienced management team, the Men in Green will look to strengthen Pakistan's position in the ICC World Test Championship. Pakistan Zindabad! 🇵🇰