- The first day of the match was cancelled without even a draw.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi has been released from the team.
- Abrar and Mir Hamza have replaced Naseem and Shaheen.
RAWALPINDI: In the second Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, the visitors won the toss and decided to bowl first at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Saturday.
It should be noted that the first day of testing was held without even a single launch.
The first session of today's match will take place from 9:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a lunch break until 12:40 p.m.
The second session of play will be played from 12:40 pm to 2:55 pm followed by a tea break till 3:15 pm and then the third session will be played from 3:15 pm to 5:15 pm and play could be extended by half an hour to complete the day's overs.
Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has been released to spend time with his family.
The 12-member squad for the second Test match against Bangladesh includes captain Shan Masood, Saeem Ayub, Abdullah Shafiq, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Muhammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Abrar Ahmed, Mir Hamza and Muhammad Ali.
Bangladesh cricket team head coach Chandika Hathurusingha on Friday said it was not easy to beat Pakistan on their home ground. However, she said the Tigers' morale was high after the win against the hosts.
