Pakistan declare first innings on huge total of 557 in 2nd test against Bangladesh

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DHAKA: Pakistani team have declared first inning on score 557 on loss of eight wickets while the team performance remained brilliant second day of  second test match against Bangladesh as team vice-captain, Azhar Ali, scored his maiden double century and another batsman Asad Shafiq made century.

Younis Khan had scored his 29th century of his career on yesterday and leveled Australian great batsman Sir Donald Bradman.

Azhar ALI played 406 balls for his double century and hit 19 boundaries and a six in the process. Meanwhile, Asad Shafiq completed his sixth Test century for Pakistan.

The green shirts  have scored a mammoth first innings and the pitch has started to wear out and a result can be expected in the second Test at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium.

The Bengal tigers bowler Taijul Islam took three wickets while Muhammad Shahid and Shogatah Hoom got two wickets each.

In second test start of Bangladesh was not impressive as his first wicket fell just on four runs. Junaid Khan bowled him

The first Test ended in a draw in Khulna last week.