Pakistan Predicted Playing XI vs Bangladesh: 1st Test Preview & Analysis 2026
Following a challenging ODI series, Pakistan shifts focus to the longest format of the game as they prepare to face Bangladesh in the first Test of the 2026 tour. Led by Shan Masood, the Men in Green look to leverage their historical dominance in Test cricket to overcome the Bengal Tigers at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium. With a squad blending seasoned veterans like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan with specialized spinners for the Mirpur track, we analyze the most likely XI to take the field on May 8.
