PAK vs BAN 1st Test News

The shockwaves from Pakistan's first-ever Test defeat to Bangladesh were compounded by a heavy sanction from the ICC.

Rawalpindi, typically a fortress for Pakistan, turned into a site of ignominy as the home team faltered against Bangladesh, a side they were heavily favored to beat.

In the aftermath of Pakistan's crushing defeat, a video emerged showing Shaheen Afridi removing Shan Masood's arm from his shoulder during a team huddle.

Pakistan's hopes of reaching the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-2025 final took a significant hit after a crushing 10-wicket defeat against Bangladesh in the first Test. This unexpected loss has pushed Pakistan down the rankings, raising questions about their chances of making it to the final. Despite the setback, there's still a narrow path to qualification, but it requires a perfect run in the remaining matches and a bit of luck. Here’s a breakdown of how Pakistan can still keep their WTC final hopes alive.

The Pakistan skipper conceded it was not the ideal start to the home season where the team had to play a total of seven Tests at home and two away in South Africa.

Rizwan's innings was a masterclass in patience and precision, as he played the ball on its merit, dispatching the bad deliveries with ease while showing immense respect to the good ones.

Babar’s duck, his first in Test cricket on home soil, comes at a time when his form in the longest format of the game is under intense scrutiny.

Despite his impressive display in the nets, Babar Azam's recent Test performances have been a cause for concern.