Pakistan’s Aamir Jamal Released from Test Squad Due to Fitness Concerns Ahead of Bangladesh Series

By Desk On Aug 19, 2024

Pakistan suffered a setback on Monday as fast bowler Aamir Jamal was released from the national Test squad due to fitness concerns, just ahead of their Test series against Bangladesh, starting on August 21.

Initially included in the squad pending a fitness assessment, Aamir Jamal has now been advised by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to focus on his recovery at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore. According to a PCB statement, Jamal sustained a back injury during his time in county cricket earlier this year.

“Aamir Jamal has been released from the Test squad ahead of the series against Bangladesh. He was included subject to fitness clearance but has been advised to work on his recovery at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore. Aamir is recovering from a back injury sustained during county cricket this year,” the PCB confirmed.

In a related development, the PCB announced on Sunday that the second Test of the Pakistan-Bangladesh series will be moved from Karachi to Rawalpindi. The relocation is due to ongoing construction and renovation work at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, which is being prepared for the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025.

“To ensure uninterrupted construction at the National Bank Stadium and guarantee the venue’s readiness for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the PCB, after consulting stakeholders and reviewing operational and logistical factors, has decided to hold both Test matches in Rawalpindi,” the PCB stated.

With the venue change, Pakistan will now host both Tests against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi as they continue their preparations for upcoming international commitments.

Pakistan’s Test squad: Shan Masood (c), Saud Shakeel (vc), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Shaheen Shah Afridi.

Bangladesh’s Test squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), n Joy, Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Kumer Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Syed Khaled Ahmed.