Four-day games against Bangladesh ‘A’ crucial to prepare for upcoming challenges, says Saud Shakeel

Islamabad, Aug 12 (IANS) Ahead of the Pakistan Shaheens team facing Bangladesh ‘A’ in the first four-day match at the Islamabad Club, captain Saud Shakeel said playing against the visitors is crucial for the hosts to prepare themselves for the upcoming challenges in the red-ball format.Ahead of Pakistan hosting Bangladesh for two Test matches this month in Rawalpindi and Karachi, Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh ‘A’ will play two four-day matches to prepare for the series which is a part of the ongoing World Test Championship cycle. Both Pakistan and Bangladesh have not played a Test since January and March this year.“It is an honour for me to lead the Pakistan Shaheens team. I have led this team on a few occasions in the past. I always enjoy my captaincy as I get involved in the game more than usual. This four-day series is crucial as some of the players have not played red-ball