PAK vs BAN: Rain likely to play spoilsport in Rawalpindi Test
The first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh, set to start on August 21 in Rawalpindi, might be affected by the weather.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasts rain for all five days of the match, from August 21 to 25. This rain could disrupt the game and has also delayed preparations at the venue, with ground staff yet to start working on the pitch. The final decision on which pitch will be used is still pending.
Both teams are preparing for the match but are hoping for better weather to avoid interruptions.
The Test series includes two matches: the first in Rawalpindi from August 21 to 25, and the second in Karachi from August 30 to September 3.
On Tuesday, the Bangladesh cricket team arrived in Lahore from Dhaka for the series. They were taken to a private hotel under strict security.
Teams:
Pakistan: Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel, Aamir Jamal (pending fitness), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Muhammad Hurraira, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mahmudullah, Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nazmul Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Khaled Ahmed.
Series Schedule:
- 1st Test: August 21 – 25 at Pindi Cricket Stadium
- 2nd Test: August 30 – September 4 at National Bank Stadium
