Pakistan have won the toss and elected to bowl first in the second Test against Bangladesh national cricket team at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
The match is part of the ICC World Test Championship series, with Bangladesh already leading 1-0 after a 104-run victory in the opening Test.
The visitors made several changes to their lineup for the crucial second Test, bringing back star batter Babar Azam after recovery from injury.
He replaces Imam-ul-Haq in the playing XI as Pakistan look to level the series.
Pakistan also made two additional changes, with fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi and spinner Noman Ali replaced by Khurram Shahzad and Sajid Khan.
The changes signal a tactical reshuffle as Pakistan aim to bounce back after their defeat in the first Test.
Bangladesh lead series after first Test win
Bangladesh currently lead the two-match series 1-0 after their strong performance in the opening Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.
Pakistan were bowled out for 163 while chasing 268 runs, handing the hosts a 104-run victory.
Playing XIs confirmed
Pakistan Playing XI
Azan Awais, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafique, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Khurram Shahzad, Sajid Khan, Hassan Ali, Muhammad Abbas.
Bangladesh Playing XI
Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana.
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