DHAKA: Pakistan’s captain Shan Masood has won the toss and chosen to bowl first against Bangladesh in the first test match.
The match is part of the ICC Test Team Championship.
The two-Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh is part of the ICC World Test Championship. The first Test will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka from May 8 to 12, while the second Test will be played at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium from May 16 to 20.
Babar Azam ruled out of first Bangladesh Test
Pakistan cricket team has suffered a major setback ahead of the first Test against Bangladesh, with star batsman Babar Azam ruled out of the match due to a knee injury.
A statement issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said that Babar Azam will not participate in the first Test to be played in Dhaka due to a left knee injury.
According to the PCB, Babar Azam’s injury is being assessed in detail, while further updates regarding his fitness will be released later.
The statement said that ‘Babar Azam’s condition is being assessed by the team’s medical panel, further information will be provided in due course.’
