Pakistan captain Salman Agha is assured his new-look aspect is shaping up nicely in the direction of subsequent 12 months’s World Cup because it takes on Bangladesh in a T20 sequence beginning in Dhaka from Sunday.
Agha has been main the brief format aspect with star batter Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan out since final 12 months.
Tempo spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi has been rested for the three-match sequence and seam bowlers Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah and Mohammad Wasim are additionally lacking due to accidents.
Agha mentioned the lacking gamers may nonetheless be thought-about for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka subsequent 12 months.
“Now we have modified the best way we wish to play however we’re assured of our build-up and route,” mentioned Agha on Saturday.
“We’re going for this sequence with ample preparations as Bangladesh is usually a difficult crew of their dwelling situations.”
New Zealander Mike Hesson is Pakistan’s new white-ball coach. His first project was a 3-0 sequence win at dwelling in opposition to Bangladesh 3-0 final month.
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With leg-spinner Shadab Khan additionally injured, Pakistan has picked two uncapped quick bowlers in Salman Mirza and Ahmed Daniyal.
Bangladesh gained a T20 sequence 2-1 in Sri Lanka final week.
“What occurred in Sri Lanka is up to now,” mentioned captain Litton Das.
“Now we have to face a brand new problem beginning tomorrow. We’re prepared for this problem.
“Now we have the mentality to beat any crew, however we’ve got to play nicely on the actual day and never solely financial institution on dwelling situations.”
Bangladesh has saved the identical squad that went to Sri Lanka
The second and third matches are on Tuesday and Thursday, additionally in Dhaka.