Pakistan's 12 Probable Players for 2nd Test: Pakistan cricket team has announced its probable 12 players for the second test against Bangladesh, Shaheen Afridi has not been included in it. This announcement was made on Thursday, August 29. Wrist spinners Abrar Ahmed and Mir Hamza have been included in the team.

Shaheen Afridi's performance in the first test was disappointing, he took 2 wickets for 88 runs in 30 overs. Pakistan had opted for fast bowling in that match with a bowling four comprising Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Ali. Due to this strategy they had to rely on part-time spinners Agha Salman, Sam Ayub and Saud Shakeel.

Let us tell you that there is speculation that the scuffle between Shaheen Afridi and captain Shan Masood could be the reason for his ouster. According to reports, tension had increased in the dressing room after Pakistan's defeat in the first test. It was claimed on social media that when Mohammad Rizwan tried to intervene, he was also beaten up.

Pakistan’s 12-Man Probable: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali, Mir Hamza.

Talking about the series Bangladesh team, captained by Nazmul Hussain Shanto, had defeated Pakistan by 10 wickets in the first test match. Pakistan did not play a specialist spinner in the first Test match, due to which it had to suffer the consequences. Pakistan team has lost to Bangladesh for the first time in a test match. Bangladesh's spinners Shakib Al Hasan and Mehdi Hasan Miraj played an important role in the victory.

Abrar Ahmed Added in the Pakistan's Squad
For the second test match leg spinner Abrar Ahmed has been included in the Pakistan team. Abrar Ahmed has taken 38 wickets in his six-match career at an average of 31.07 and an economy rate of 3.63. Mir Hamza is also trying to make a place in the playing eleven after taking nine wickets in five matches, but due to the presence of experienced fast bowlers, his chances of playing are less.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh second test match will be played on Friday, August 30 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Pakistan is looking to avoid an embarrassing 0-2 defeat against Bangladesh, while Bangladesh are desperate for a historic series win.