Bangladesh hope to win first Afridi-less series

India and Bangladesh prepare for the second Test in Rawalpindi. Bangladesh would win their first Test series against India. Bangladesh feels optimistic after winning the opening match by ten wickets. They seek series victory to make history. Bangladesh’s first Test win over Pakistan in 14 games showed their improvement in international cricket.

Bangladesh hope to win first Afridi-less series

Pakistan, however, is struggling. Recently, the home team has been disorganized. They exited the T20 World Cup early and lost a Test in Australia. The fact that renowned fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi is missing the second Test to spend time with his newborn kid exacerbates their concerns. Pakistan would miss Afridi because he struggled in the first Test. Pakistan’s head coach, Jason Gillespie, acknowledged tying the series without Afridi would be difficult but was optimistic.

Gillespie underlined the importance of good cricket in his maiden series as head coach of Pakistan. He assured Shan Masood, the skipper, that he trusted him despite his first Test batting struggles. Gillespie commended Masood’s leadership and optimistic approach to winning games. Pakistan’s first Test without a top spinner was a disaster as Bangladesh’s spinners dominated. Pakistan picked up spinner Abrar Ahmed for the second Test to balance their attack.

Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe believes his team can repeat the first Test success. He described how determined and ready the team was to play a good Pakistan team again. The visitors won the first Test because to Mushfiqur Rahim’s 191-run innings and spinners Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib Al Hasan’s bowling.

Bangladesh hopes to win an overseas series for the first time, thus the second Test will be close. After a shoulder injury, Bangladesh speed bowler Taskin Ahmed is back. He strengthens the team. Unfortunately, Rawalpindi’s changeable weather has made training difficult for both sides. Although there are issues, both clubs are set for a challenging match. Bangladesh wants to win the series to make history, and Pakistan wants to recover.