Pakistan wins the toss and bowls against Bangladesh in the first cricket test
- Pakistan batter Babar Azam has been ruled out of the first Test against Bangladesh due to a left knee injury suffered Thursday morning. The medical team excluded him from the opening match after he experienced pain in his knee.
- Notably, Babar arrived in Bangladesh on Monday, shortly after leading Peshawar Zalmi to victory in the Pakistan Super League final. His unavailability strikes as a major blow, given he finished the tournament as the leading run-scorer with 588 runs in 11 innings.
- Team management confirmed the 30-year-old is under close observation by the medical panel. Pakistan's top order for the Mirpur Test will now feature Imam-ul-Haq and Shan Masood, with Azam Awais or Abdullah Fazal making their Test debuts at number three.
- This series marks Pakistan's first away assignment in the current World Test Championship cycle. Historically, Pakistan has struggled against Bangladesh in Tests, with the last home series ending in a 2-0 sweep in Bangladesh's favour.
- Management has not clarified the nature of the injury or whether the cricketer is ruled out of the entire two-match series. The squad must now adjust strategy for upcoming Test fixtures without their star batter.
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Shanto ton put Bangladesh in command
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto struck a majestic century while Mominul Haque narrowly missed out on three figures as the hosts seized complete control against Pakistan on the opening day of the first Test of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday. After Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss and elected to field first, Bangladesh ended a commanding day at 301-4 in …
Bangladesh dominate opening day of first Pakistan Test
A record century from Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, ably backed by Mominul Haque’s half-century, left the home side in a commanding position against Pakistan at the end of day one of the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday.
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Yakima Herald-RepublicShanto hits century as Bangladesh reaches 301-4 at stumps on 1st day of opening test vs. Pakistan
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto's century put Bangladesh in a strong position on the opening day of the first cricket test against Pakistan on Friday.
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Bangladesh 101-2 at lunch on 1st day of the 1st test against Pakistan
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque batted resolutely to lift Bangladesh to 101-2 at lunch on opening day of the first cricket test against Pakistan on Friday.
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