Pakistan, May 17 -- Pakistan made a cautious start in response to Bangladesh's first innings total of 278, reaching 21 without loss at stumps on the opening day of the second Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Pakistan got to bat six overs after booking the home side for 278 in 77 overs, and their emerging openers successfully led them to 21/0 before the on-field umpires called it a day.

Azan and Fazal, unbeaten on 13 and nine, respectively, will resume Pakistan's first innings on day two as they trail Bangladesh by a further 257 runs. Put into bat first, the home side made 278 all out despite having been reduced to 116/6 soon after lunch, courtesy of Das, who batted sensibly with the tail to add crucial runs. ...