Pakistan Releases Three Players from Test Squad

Pakistan has released fast bowler Aamir Jamal from the Test squad due to an injury, reducing the squad size to 14 ahead of the series against Bangladesh starting August 21 in Rawalpindi. Additionally, leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed and batter Kamran Ghulam have been released to play for Pakistan Shaheens. Bangladesh will miss opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy for the first Test due to a groin injury, potentially affecting their opening combination. Meanwhile, India's star pacer Mohammed Shami will skip the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh to focus on rehabilitation and preparation for future series, including the New Zealand and Australia Tests later this year.