Pakistan has dropped left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi from the squad for the second Test against Bangladesh after a disappointing performance in the first Test, where he took only two lower-order wickets for 96 runs. The team has included wrist spinner Abrar Ahmed and left-arm medium pacer Mir Hamza in the squad. Head coach Jason Gillespie stated that Afridi's absence will allow him to spend quality time with his family and work on his bowling with Azhar Mahmood. Afridi's form has been a concern, exacerbated by his dip in pace and a recent knee injury. Additionally, all-rounder Aamer Jamal remains unfit to play. Pakistan aims to improve their over rates after being fined and docked points in the World Test Championship.