Babar fit for selection in Sylhet Test, confirms Sarfaraz
Pakistan head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed has confirmed that Babar Azam is fully fit and available for selection ahead of the second Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet.
Pakistan head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed has confirmed that Babar Azam is fully fit and available for selection ahead of the second Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet.
Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim remains optimistic about securing another Test victory against Pakistan despite forecasts of heavy rain ahead of the series-deciding second Test in Sylhet.
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Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam has been ruled out of the second Test against Pakistan after suffering a chest injury during the opening match in Mirpur.
Bangladesh registered a historic 104-run victory over Pakistan in the opening Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, handing the visitors their first-ever Test defeat on Bangladeshi soil.
Bangladesh have announced an unchanged squad for the second and final Test against Pakistan, scheduled to begin on 16 May at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium (SICS).
Pakistan opener Azan Awais revealed that a fiery bouncer from Nahid Rana helped inspire him during his impressive century on Test debut against Bangladesh in Dhaka.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed five wickets to give Bangladesh a slender lead after Pakistan debutant Azan Awais hit 103 on a rain-hit third day of the first Test on Sunday.
Bangladesh assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin admitted his side’s bowlers failed to maintain discipline as Pakistan fought back strongly 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.