Rain Delays First Test: Pakistan vs Bangladesh Toss Postponed

News Desk 

Islamabad: The first Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh was delayed due to a wet outfield. Scheduled to start at 10 am, the toss has been postponed because of heavy rain in Rawalpindi.

With the rain now ceased, groundsmen are working to dry the outfield while umpires inspect the pitch.

Meanwhile, players from both teams have begun their warm-up routines.

Pakistan’s playing XI for the first Test match is:

Abdullah Shafiq

Saeem Ayub

Shan Masood (captain)

Babar Azam

Saud Shakeel (vice-captain)

Muhammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper)

Salman Ali Agha

Shaheen Shah Afridi

Naseem Shah

Khurram Shehzad

Muhammad Ali

This match also marks the first international assignment for Pakistan Red Ball head coach Jason Gillespie since his appointment in April this year.