Bangladesh send Pakistan into bat in rain-delayed first Test

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and sent Pakistan to bat on the opening day of the first Test on Wednesday after a delayed start due to a wet outfield.

The two umpires — Richard Kettleborough of England and Adrian Holdstock of South Africa — made four inspections of the ground but found wet patches due to overnight rain, deemed dangerous for play.

No play was possible before lunch with 230 minutes of play lost, curtailing the day to 48 overs.