RAWALPINDI – Persistent rain delayed the toss for the second Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Intermittent showers have drenched Rawalpindi and Islamabad since morning, with forecasts predicting rain to continue until the afternoon. The stadium’s outfield is heavily waterlogged, although the pitch remains protected under covers. Once the rain stops, the ground staff will prepare the field using rollers.
This match is pivotal for Pakistan, as they must win to avoid a series loss after a crushing 10-wicket defeat in the first Test at the same venue last week.
Pakistan has announced a 12-man squad for the match, with Shaheen Afridi being replaced by Mir Hamza and Abrar Ahmed.
Pakistan’s Squad for Second Test: Shan Masood (c), Saud Shakeel (vc), Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Ali, Salman Ali Agha, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Abdullah Shafique, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shehzad.
