Two days earlier, chief selector Habibul Bashar said Bangladesh are aiming to change their Test playing approach, though he did not clarify the nature of the wickets in Mirpur or Sylhet.
Traditionally, Mirpur has heavily favoured spinners, often described as a “spin paradise” and “a graveyard for batters,” although Bangladesh have recently experimented with greener surfaces to assist fast bowlers.
The first Test will begin in Mirpur on May 8, followed by the second in Sylhet on May 16. Pakistan, led by Shan Masood and featuring star batter Babar Azam, will arrive in Bangladesh on May 3, preparing for both conditions.
With uncertainty over pitch conditions, Pakistan have prepared for all scenarios as Pakistan Test team head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed said the team is training accordingly.
“We have arranged the camp in Karachi keeping Bangladesh conditions in mind. The weather here is quite similar to Bangladesh, and our preparation is going very well,” he said.
“We are preparing our players considering what kind of pitches we may get in Bangladesh. Whether it is pace or spin-friendly wickets, we are ready for both. We are training in two sessions, one focused on batting or bowling in the nets, and the other on fielding practice,” he added.
