Pak vs Ban: Dispirited Pakistan turn to Abrar to end misery

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After suffering a dispiriting 2-0 loss to Bangladesh, Pakistan have turned to 19-year-old leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed in a bid to end their misery.

Abrar, who has been in impressive form for Pakistan A, will make his Test debut in the third and final Test in Dhaka, starting on Sunday.

Pakistan's decision to hand Abrar a Test debut is a sign of their desperation to turn things around after a disappointing tour of Bangladesh.

Abrar's inclusion is a gamble, but it is one that Pakistan must take

Abrar is a relatively inexperienced bowler, but he has shown glimpses of his talent at domestic level.

He is a leg-spinner with a good googly, and he also has the ability to bowl flippers and top-spinners.

Abrar's inclusion is a gamble, but it is one that Pakistan must take if they are to have any chance of salvaging the series.

Pakistan will be hoping that Abrar can provide them with the X-factor that they have been missing

Pakistan's bowling attack has been poor in the first two Tests, and they will be hoping that Abrar can provide them with the X-factor that they have been missing.

Abrar is a wicket-taker, and he could be the key to Pakistan's hopes of winning the third Test and salvaging the series.

If Abrar can perform well in Dhaka, it will be a major boost for Pakistan's hopes of rebuilding their Test team.