Heavy rain in Rawalpindi has caused the opening day of the second Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh to be washed out.

Persistent rainfall has left the outfield waterlogged, requiring the pitch to remain covered.

Originally scheduled to start today at the Rawalpindi International Cricket Stadium, the match’s commencement is now uncertain as grounds staff work to drain the accumulated water. Weather conditions continue to pose challenges.

The toss, which was meant to happen before the match, has been postponed until the outfield is suitable for play.

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Pakistan squad: 1 Abdullah Shafique, 2 Saim Ayub, 3 Shan Masood (capt), 4 Babar Azam, 5 Saud Shakeel, 6 Mohammad Rizwan (wk), 7 Salman Ali Agha, 8 Abrar Ahmed 9 Naseem Shah, 10 Mohammad Ali, 11 Khurram Shahzad, 12 Mir Hamza