ISLAMABAD: Pakistan handed One Day International debuts to three top-order batsmen as they face Bangladesh in the opening match of a three-game series in Dhaka today, Wednesday, with captain Shaheen Shah Afridi expressing confidence in the newcomers ahead of the contest.
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat and Shamyl Hussain earned ODI caps 255, 256 and 257 respectively, forming Pakistan’s top three in the series opener at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
“There will be three debutants for us in the first game,” Afridi told reporters ahead of the series. “Sahibzada Farhan and Maaz Sadaqat will open the batting, while Shamyl Hussain will bat at three.”
“I hope they will play their own game and show their skills. We are all excited to see them play for Pakistan not just for one series but future as well.”
