Pakistan to Host Bangladesh for Test Series in Rawalpindi

Pakistan will host Bangladesh for a two-match Test series starting August 21 in Rawalpindi. Pakistan, currently sixth in the World Test Championship standings, will look to improve their home record and bounce back from a disappointing series against Australia. Bangladesh, placed ninth, will aim to end their winless streak against Pakistan in Test cricket. The two Tests were originally scheduled to be split between Rawalpindi and Karachi, but both were moved to Rawalpindi due to renovation work at Karachi's National Stadium, a decision that has drawn criticism from former cricketer Kamran Akmal. Key players to watch include Pakistan's Babar Azam and Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan.