Pakistan’s Playing XI Includes No Spinner For The First Time In 28 Years | Sports Live
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21 Aug 2024 05:15 PM (IST)
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View In AppA two-match Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh is set to begin on August 21, with the first Test scheduled to take place in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. In a surprising move, Pakistan has announced its playing XI for the match without including any specialist spinners. This decision marks the first time in 28 years that the Pakistani team will take the field in a domestic Test match without a spinner. The absence of a spinner in Pakistan’s squad has raised eyebrows, given the historical significance and strategic use of spin in the country’s cricket. The choice reflects a notable shift in team strategy as Pakistan prepares to face Bangladesh in this important series.