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Pakistan vs Bangladesh LIVE, 1st Test Day 4: Bangladesh Near Pakistan's Total

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4, LIVE Updates: Bangladesh fought their way back into the game on Day 3, ending on 316/5 at stumps, trailing Pakistan by 132 runs. Opener Shadman Islam played a fine knock of 93 to set the tone, while half-centuries from the Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das meant that Bangladesh stayed in the hunt. Rahim and Litton stayed unbeaten overnight, and have the potential to close in on, if not overtake, Pakistan's total. Shaheen Afridi is still wicketless, but would hope to give a few breakthroughs and maintain Pakistan's lead. (Live Scorecard)

Pakistan Assistant Coach Azhar Mahmood To Pursue Legal Action Over False Accusations

Following speculation going viral on social media which suggested that the families of players and the team's coaching staff traveled with the team on Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) expenditure, assistant coach Azhar Mahmood has released a statement stating he will be "pursuing legal advice against those responsible for making these false allegations". "This culture of falsely accusing and misleading people to believe a false narrative is now getting ridiculous and dangerous. Speaking without evidence and misconstruing facts is a criminal offence, and those engaging in such behaviour will be dealt with through legal action," wrote Azhar Mahmood on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Assistant Coach Azhar Mahmood Reveals Why Pakistan Didn't Use Spinner On Day 3 Of 1st Test Against Bangladesh

Pakistan assistant coach Azhar Mahmood revealed on Friday that they didn't use spinners on day three of the first Test match against Bangladesh because there was grass on the pitch at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. During Bangladesh's first inning on day three, Khurram Shahzad led the Pakistan bowling attack after he picked up two wickets. Naseem Shah, Naseem Shah and Saim Ayub bagged one wicket each in their respective spells after the end of the third day. Speaking at the post-day press conference, Mahmood said that the team management thought the grass on the wicket would favour the seamers.

Mohammad Rizwan Ends 15-Year Wait For Pakistan With Rare Feat In 1st Test vs Sri Lanka

Star wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan was denied his double century in the first innings of the ongoing 1st Test against Sri Lanka by Pakistan captain Shan Masood, who declared the innings at 448/6 on Day 2. Rizwan was batting on 171 when Masood decided to call back him and Shaheen Afridi (29) late in the final session at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday. However, Rizwan still managed to script history, ending a 15-year long wait for Pakistan in Test cricket.

Watch: Mohammad Rizwan Throws Bat Towards Babar Azam During Bangladesh Test. This Happens Next

The camaraderie between Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam was on full display on Day 2 of the first Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh on Thursday. The duo shared a light moment after Pakistan declared their first innings after scoring 448/6. Rizwan was the top performer for his side as he slammed an unbeaten 171 off 239 balls. While Rizwan made his way back to the dressing room, the Pakistan cricketers were waiting around the boundary line to applaud his knock. He playfully threw his bat towards Babar who caught it and both of them shared a laugh. In a viral video of social media, Rizwan and Babar were also seen sharing a laugh on the field while fielding against Bangladesh.

"Was Told An Hour Before": Was Mohammad Rizwan Denied Double Ton By Skipper Shan Masood?

After a torrid start to the first day of the opening Test against Bangladesh, Pakistan rode on centuries from Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan to put a big first innings total of 448/6 on the board. While Shakeel was dismissed on 141, Rizwan remained unbeaten on 171 before Pakistan skipper Shan Masood decided to declare the innings. The timing of the declaration, however, triggered a debate among fans and experts, with many wondering if Masood could've let Rizwan reach his double century.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 3: Bangladesh Openers Aim To Recover After Pakistan Pile Up 448

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Day 3, First Test LIVE Updates: Bangladesh will be hoping to survive Day 3, as they try and recover after Pakistan amassed 448 in the first two days. Following the twin centuries of Mohammad Rizwan (171) and Saud Shakeel (141), Pakistan firmly have the upper hand. Bangladesh openers Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan stayed unbeaten overnight, as they ended on 27/0. Pakistan have not won a Test series on home soil since early 2021, and will hope to bundle out Bangladesh in the hunt for a big win. (Live Scorecard)

Watch: 'Greatest Dropped Catch' Effort Is Viral, Fan Says "Tribute To Pakistan"

Catching is one aspect of cricket that needs focus and practice to perfect. Time and again we have seen even the best fielders in the game drop routine catches. Some even script a comedy of errors while trying to pouch an easy catch. Having said that, a hilarious fielding effort during a village league match between Sanderstead Cricket Club vs Merton Boars has caught the attention of the fans. In a viral video, Sanderstead's Stuey Elleray juggled the ball seven times before eventually dropping the catch.

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Pakistan vs Bangladesh LIVE, 1st Test Day 4: Bangladesh Near Pakistan's Total

Pakistan Assistant Coach Azhar Mahmood To Pursue Legal Action Over False Accusations

Assistant Coach Azhar Mahmood Reveals Why Pakistan Didn't Use Spinner On Day 3 Of 1st Test Against Bangladesh

Mohammad Rizwan Ends 15-Year Wait For Pakistan With Rare Feat In 1st Test vs Sri Lanka

Watch: Mohammad Rizwan Throws Bat Towards Babar Azam During Bangladesh Test. This Happens Next

"Was Told An Hour Before": Was Mohammad Rizwan Denied Double Ton By Skipper Shan Masood?

Pakistan vs Bangladesh LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 3: Bangladesh Openers Aim To Recover After Pakistan Pile Up 448

Watch: 'Greatest Dropped Catch' Effort Is Viral, Fan Says "Tribute To Pakistan"