Afghanistan look to tick boxes in rare Test outing against Bangladesh
Afghanistan prepare for a rare Test match against a confident Bangladesh side, with the visitors hoping to start afresh under new captain Rahmat Shah.
Afghanistan head into a rare Test match against Bangladesh with plenty to prove as they look to tick important boxes in the longer format.
While the recent win in Darwin remains fresh in the memory for the hosts, Bangladesh enter this fixture carrying more than one form concern.
The visitors will be hoping to start afresh under the leadership of their new captain, Rahmat Shah.
Both sides face distinct tactical challenges as they prepare for the red-ball contest.