Pakistan and Bangladesh Gear Up for Crucial T20I Series Amid DRS Absence

Pakistan and Bangladesh are set to face off in a three-match T20I series starting May 28 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, a contest both teams hope will mark a turnaround in their recent struggles.  The series, initially planned as five T20Is, was shortened due to logistical and scheduling challenges, including the Pakistan Super League (PSL) overlapping with the original window. Pakistan’s Transition Under Hesson Pakistan enters the series under new white-ball coach Mike Hesson, appointed in mid-May 2025. Hesson, known for his tactical acumen, faces an immediate challenge with key players like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi absent. The squad features returning players such as Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman, alongside PSL performers Hasan Ali and Sahibzada Farhan. Ayub, despite a patchy PSL, remains a player to watch after his explosive form before injury, including a 98-run knock against South Africa. Bangladesh’s Uphill Battle Bangladesh arrives bruised from a shocking 2-1 series loss to the