First Test: Bangladesh dominate as Pakistan bowlers struggle on opening day
DHAKA, MAY 8: A century from skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and a half-century by Mominul Haque put Bangladesh in command as they frustrated Pakistan’s bowling on the opening day of the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Friday. After being asked to bat first, Bangladesh ended the day at 301-4 in 85 overs with Mushfiqur Rahim unbeaten on 48 runs coming off 104 deliveries featuring six fours while Litton Das scored eight off 35 balls. Left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi struck early to give Pakistan their first breakthrough as opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy was dismissed for eightRead More
