India, April 18 -- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday, April 18, 2026, announced a monumental shift in its red-ball leadership by appointing former Test captain Sarfaraz Ahmed as the head coach for the upcoming tour of Bangladesh. Accompanying this strategic appointment is the unveiling of a 16-member Test squad, which will be led by Shan Masood. The series, which forms a crucial part of the ICC World Test Championship, is scheduled to begin on May 8 in Dhaka. This move marks the return of Babar Azam to the Test fold after he was rested for the previous ODI series, alongside the inclusion of four uncapped players ready to make their mark on the international stage.

A New Era For Red-Ball Coaching

The appointment of Sarfaraz Ah...