Bangladesh’s two-match Test series against Pakistan in August. Both matches will be played in Pakistan. Before this series, former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie took over as Pakistan’s new Test coach.
After the T20 World Cup, Bangladesh does not have any games at the moment. The Tigers will return to action with a two-match Test series against Pakistan in August. Both matches will be played in Pakistan. Before this series, former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie took over as Pakistan’s new Test coach.
His first international assignment as a coach will be the two-match Test series against Bangladesh. And taking the responsibility told the press conference about his goals. He played the last Test match of his cricket career against Bangladesh, this time his Pakistan coaching career is starting against those Tigers.
In the press conference, Gillespie said, “All my attention is now on the Pakistan team.” I will try how I can have a positive impact on Pakistan’s performance. Bangladesh is a very good team. We will analyze the opponent as needed. I will try to exert influence against them. This will be my first Test match after taking charge. I am looking forward to that.
Gillespie scored 201 runs as a nightwatchman in his last Test against Bangladesh. Gillespie said of that innings, ‘Look, that innings is over…I’ve been very lucky with my career. I have played test cricket for 10 years. A great achievement for me.
Now the game against Bangladesh again. My focus will be on Pakistan playing well. I’m definitely not going to dwell on my last Test match (laughs). But great memories, no doubt about it.” – added Gillespie.
The Bangladesh team is scheduled to tour Pakistan on August 17. After that, the first Test will start in Rawalpindi on August 21, followed by the second Test in Karachi on August 30.
