Pakistan respond strongly after Bangladesh post 413 in Mirpur Test
Pakistan fought back strongly with the bat after Bangladesh posted a commanding 413 in their first innings on Day 2 of the opening Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Pakistan fought back strongly with the bat after Bangladesh posted a commanding 413 in their first innings on Day 2 of the opening Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Pakistan have suffered a major blow ahead of the opening Test against Bangladesh, with star batter Babar Azam ruled out of the match starting tomorrow at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.
Pakistan captain Shan Masood has refused to engage in comparisons between the pace attacks of Bangladesh and Pakistan ahead of the first Test in Mirpur, insisting that his focus remains firmly on his own side’s strengths.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto believes his side’s pace attack may hold a slight edge over Pakistan’s ahead of the opening Test in Mirpur.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has stressed the importance of posting big first-innings totals as Bangladesh look to improve their home record in the World Test Championship.
As Bangladesh gear up for their first Test assignment of the year, head coach Phil Simmons has urged his side to move on from past achievements and focus on creating new history against Pakistan.
Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana has emerged as a major talking point ahead of the upcoming Test series, with Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi expressing admiration for the young fast bowler’s recent performances.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has launched ticket sales for the upcoming Bangladesh-Pakistan Test Series 2026, urging fans to secure their seats online ahead of the two-match contest.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced free stadium entry for students and young cricket trainees during the upcoming Test series between Bangladesh and Pakistan.
Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana produced a sensational display of pace bowling as Peshawar Zalmi ended their nine-year title drought with a five-wicket victory over Hyderabad Kingsmen in the Pakistan Super League final on Sunday night.
Pakistan have arrived in Bangladesh to play a two-match Test series as part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle. The first batch of the touring side landed in Dhaka on Sunday morning.
Bangladesh are yet to confirm whether the upcoming Test series against Pakistan will feature spin-friendly or pace-friendly pitches, leaving both teams uncertain ahead of the two-match series.